PACE Medical Assistant

VALIR PACE LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retention and referral bonuses

Outstanding Medical, dental, andvision

Paid day off for your birthday

401K Company match on day one

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Employee Gym

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Valir PACE LLC is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will assist physicians and nurses, record vital signs, and help prepare rooms to ensure safe, compassionate care for our elderly participants.

Ideal candidates hold a Medical Assistant certification, CPR, and a high school diploma, with experience in geriatric settings preferred. We offer strong benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification.
• One year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.
• Current CPR certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatment procedures and assists in patient care under supervision with accuracy and precision.
• Takes and records vital signs, assists with admissions, care and disposition of participants.
• Prepares participant rooms, maintains a clean and safe environment, and provides comfort.
• Documents changes observed and reports to Physician or RN promptly.
• Interacts with participants, families, and staff in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Current Medical Assistant Certification

CPR certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive pay, retention and referral bonusesOutstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid day off for your birthday401K Company match on day oneCompany paid life insuranceGenerous PTOCareer development opportunitiesEmployee GymEmployee Recognition#PACEJob Summary:Under the supervision and/or direction of the Medical Director, Provider, and Clinic Manger, performs various duties assisting in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established methods and procedures of the center and clinic.Duties/Responsibilities:Performs treatment procedures such as enemas, surgical skin preparations, and application of ice packs and heat assuring participant comfort. Assists Physician, or Clinic Nurse and/or LPN with treatment procedures following direction in an accurate and precise manner. Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of participants. Prepares participant room for receiving participant, assuring a clean and safe environment.Assists and accompanies participant in clinical admission, care, and disposition. Takes and records vital signs, height, weight (and other measurements, as applicable) in an accurate and precise manner.Performs general care activities for participants following established procedures. Anticipates participant needs, and responds to participant and physician needs promptly. Assumes responsibility for participants clothing and personal property (prosthetic devices, hearing aids, glasses, etc.), securing items in accordance with established procedure.Assists with, or transports participants as necessary. Collects specimens, labels properly, and transports to proper area in a timely manner. Reports and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of the participant to Physician or RN. Familiar with duties and performs them accurately, recognizing their importance in relationship to participant care.Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment. Follows care plan, observes established policy and procedures to assure proper treatment and care of participant. Responsible for completion of assignments without interference with quality of work. Able to adapt to change in workload. Able to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crises and emergency situations when time is of the essence. Willingly performs or offers to perform assignments as needed provided they are within the scope of care.Establishes good rapport with participants, families, and visitors, respecting participants rights to privacy and confidentiality of information. Provides direction to participants, families, and visitors in a courteous, precise manner with a positive tone. Functions in a calm manner during emergency and crisis situations. Responds to requests in a friendly, cooperative manner. Establishes a good rapport and working relationship with co-workers, other nurses, physicians, and supervisory staff.Independently performs assigned duties, willingly cooperates with staff in delivery of more complex treatments and procedures. Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned. Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties.Provides proper notification for absence or tardiness, and is punctual at start of shift. Performs and completes assignments, provides follow through on assignments while providing consistent quality and quantity of work. Performs routine duties accurately with minimal supervision. Follows through with care activities from previous shift to assure continuity of care; reports incomplete duties or assignment to appropriate nursing personnel.Maintains equipment assigned to participant care, and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.Accurate and timely documentation.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Education, Licenses, Certifications and ExperienceCurrent Medical Assistant CertificationEither one year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.Current CPR certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent.Physical Requirements:Ability to speak, hear, and read English.Lift up to 100lbs. from floor to 19 and from 19 to 25 (occasional)Walk up to .25 miles (frequent)Sustained forward bending in sitting (occasional)Push/Pull up to 100 lbs of force at 36 (occasional)Repetitive squat motion (occasional)Ability to stand (constant), sit (occasional), sustained squat (occasional), kneeling (occasional)Full body range of motion (constant)Front carry two handed carry of 25lbs. up to 20 feet (occasional)Balance (occasional) in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.