Medical Assistant Sr - Sleep Medicine Outpatient Clinic

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Medical Assistant Sr in Oklahoma City, where you'll provide exceptional patient care and support. This role emphasizes mentorship, direct patient interaction, and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance patient experiences. As part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of our community while benefiting from an enhanced benefits package, including generous PTO and retirement plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

100% Paid Short-term Disability

Increased Retirement Match

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting.
• Current Medical Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with patient orientation.
• Perform vital signs, lab tests, and manage patient communication.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Medication Administration

EMR Documentation

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant Sr in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work Monday – Friday days with our team, providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers, including front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Responsibilities include:

1. Acting as a mentor to new Level II and entry-level Medical Assistants, assisting with orientation and development.
2. Providing direct patient care and serving as a liaison between provider and patient.
3. Performing vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, x-ray, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by the provider and/or clinical supervisor.
4. Adhering to age-related competencies and National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification/registration and 3 years of experience as a clinic Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting.
• 3 years of direct customer service experience; 3 years of telephone customer service experience preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• Validation of competency in medication administration.
• Demonstration of core competencies within 90 days.
• Effective communication skills in English (Verbal/Written).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Instructing patients/caregivers on signs/symptoms of complications and home management related to disease process.
• Documenting patient status accurately and timely using EMR.
• Reviewing charts for accuracy after each visit.
• Reporting suspected abuse and referring patients/families to appropriate resources.
• Performing procedures such as Venipuncture, EKG, Waived Testing, Bone Density, X-Ray, among others.
• Sterilizing equipment after procedures.
• Managing large call volumes with excellent telephone etiquette.
• Organizing workflow to meet patient needs promptly.
• Gathering and documenting patient condition information, including lab values, pain levels, education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
• Participating in patient assessment and reassessment.
• Monitoring for signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and deviations from baseline assessments.
• Participating in developing and evaluating the plan of care, including medication administration (excluding narcotics).
• Contributing to the orientation and development of new staff.
• Signing off on competencies for Level II.

Physical and Safety Considerations:

Responsible for maintaining a hazard-free environment while performing duties. May have additional physical or respiratory requirements. Must follow standard precautions to minimize risks, including exposure to infections, blood, body fluids, chemicals, and electrical hazards.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected status as defined by law, including veteran or disability status.