Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Emegency Medical Tech - Full Time

Integrity Care Group; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity Care Group in Altus, Oklahoma is seeking a Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Emergency Medical Technician to support the provider in patient examinations and treatments. This role requires maintaining patient confidentiality and may include front office duties as needed.

Key duties include triaging patients, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, and performing basic lab tasks under provider orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of accredited program for Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or EMT preferred.
• MA, LPN or EMT course completion preferred; BLS certification required.
• 2 years of Medical Assistant, LPN or EMT experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write medical terminology; proficient PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, manages waiting area flow, and escorts patients to discharge counter.
• Obtains patient history, triages, measures vital signs, and records information.
• Explains procedures and prepares exam room for provider.
• Prepares and hands instruments, sterilizes equipment, and assists provider as directed.
• Administers injections, medications, wound care, draws blood, and assists with procedures.
• Performs diagnostic tests and CLIA-waived lab tasks as directed.
• Ensures proper specimen handling and lab shipping; prepares for referrals.
• Performs clerical duties and supports registration as needed.

Skills

PC skills

Medical terminology

Shift flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Patient escort/transport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited MA/LPN/EMT program

Tools

EMR software

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Emegency Medical Tech assists the provider in the examination and treatment of patients, following established standards and practices, as directed by the clinic provider. Employees will ensure patient confidentiality at all times. Employees may be tasked to assist in other areas of the clinic as needed, such as Front Office responsibilities. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patients in the waiting area in a courteous, professional manner, ensures patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, and escorts patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
• Obtains patient history: assesses/triages patient, measures vital signs, and records information on patient chart.
• Explains treatment procedures and prepares patient and exam room for examination by provider.
• Positions instruments and equipment and hands to provider when directed. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment after use.
• Administers injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas, dresses/bandages wounds and incisions, draws blood, and assists provider with any procedures, as directed. All actions taken are by provider orders only.
• Performs diagnostic tests including eye exam, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow, and inhalation treatment equipment.
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests, draws blood, and collects, labels, and processes lab specimens for send-out.
• Performs occupational medicine protocols, using proper techniques and guidelines.
• Ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
• Correctly prepares and administers medication. Uses patient identifiers prior to administration of medication. Documents administration in required logs.
• Removes sutures and/or staples and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing.
• When applicable, performs basic x-rays or assists Radiology Technician with x-ray set up.
• Completes medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
• Performs patient callbacks, arranges for referrals and testing, and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Monitors disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Performs quality checks on medical equipment to ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Assists with registration and performs additional clerical duties when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Emegency Medical Tech preferred.
• Licenses/Certification:
• MA, Licensed Practical Nurse or Emegency Medical Tech course completion certification preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
• Experience:
• 2 years of Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Emegency Medical Tech experience preferred.
• Skills:
• PC skills or applicable computer experience.
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment.
• The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher
• Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing.
• Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling.
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds