Medical Assistant Sr - Pulmonary Hypertension - Days
Company: Integris Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, 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
M-F 8a-4:30p, Full Time, with our Pulmonary Hypertension 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 to
learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently
enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers, such as,
front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability,
increased retirement match, and paid family leave.Acts as a mentor
to new Level II's & entry-level Medical Assistants and assists with
orientation and development of new staff. Provides direct patient
care and serves as a liaison between provider and patient. Performs
vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, x-ray, referrals, and
patient phone messages as directed by the provider and/or clinical
supervisor. This position requires age related competencies.
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on
the level of patient contact this position requires.INTEGRIS Health
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The Medical
Assistant Senior responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
the following:Instructs the patient/caregiver in signs/symptoms of
complications and home management related to disease process as per
plan of care.Documents patient status accurately and timely using
EMR.Reviews charts to ensure accuracy after each visit.Reports any
suspected abuse and refers patient/family to appropriate health or
social resource.Performs Venipuncture, EKG, Waived Testing, Bone
Density, X-Ray, and other procedures as assigned by the physician,
manager or clinical supervisor.Sterilizes equipment after a
procedure is performed.Manages large call volume while maintaining
excellent telephone etiquetteOrganizes workflow to meet patient
needs in a timely mannerGathers and documents information about
patients condition, which include lab values, pain levels, patient
education needs, nutritional status and potential
complications.Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of
patients which include lab values, pain levels, patient education
needs, nutritional status and potential complications.Monitors for
signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and eviation from
baseline assessments.Participates in the development of the plan of
care, to include implementation and evaluation of appropriate
patient care interventions which may include medication
administration (exclusive of narcotics).Participates in the
orientation and skilled development of new staff as assigned.Signs
off on competencies for Level IIMay retrieve and transport
medications Medical Assistant Senior is accountable to the
Provider, Business Office Manager, and Clinical Supervisor.Medical
Assistant Senior is responsible for patients under their care while
in the clinic. Performs duties in a manner that ensures a physical
environment free of hazards to self and others. This position may
have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit
test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project
SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for
additional information. Moderate exposure to hazardous risks,
including potential for exposure to infections and communicable
diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals.
Must follow standard precautions.All applicants will receive
consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as
defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected
veteran or disability status.Current nationally recognized Medical
Assistant certification/registration AND 3 years as a clinic
Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting--- 3 years direct
customer service experience, 3 years telephone customer service
experience preferred--- CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of
employment--- Validation of competency in medication and
administration--- Demonstration of core competencies will be
completed within 90 days--- Must be able to communicate effectively
in English (Verbal/Written)IMG Float Pool: This job requires the
incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle
(non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Drivers
License from the state of residence, as well as a driving record
which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
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