Medical Assistant or LPN - Great Plains Clinic

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant or LPN 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 such as, front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. Those who accept an offer for this position by 06.30.2024, may qualify to receive a sign-on bonus of $2500. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care by taking vitals, patient history, venipuncture, lab, x-ray, referrals, and patient phone messages as directed by the provider and/or clinical supervisor. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

The Clinic Nurse assumes responsibility for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of a physician. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

Gathers and documents information about patient condition, which include lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications
Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patients
Monitors and documents patient status
Participates in the development of the plan of care, including implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions which may include medication administration (exclusive of narcotics)
Manages large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette
Organizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner
As needed by patient contact level, adheres to National Governing Board and Patient Safety Goals
May retrieve and transport medications

Reports to assigned director, manager, supervisor or lead.

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.

The Clinic Nurse responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Contributes to the assessment/reassessment of patients
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions
Monitors for signs and systems related to abnormal lab values, and deviation from baseline assessments
Reports changes in patient status to the physician and initiate any new orders from the physician as directed
Promotes patient satisfaction and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

INTEGRIS Family Care Clinics:

Participates in charge management to ensure chart accuracy with each visit.
Documents patient information in the medical record accurately and timely.
Reports 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. Performs sterilization of equipment after a procedure is performed.
Gathers and documents information about patient condition, which includes lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications.
Contributes to the assessment/re assessment of patients.
Monitors and documents patient status.
Participates in the development of the plan of care, including implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions which may include medication administration.

Reports to the department director, business office manager, or clinical manager/weekend supervisor.

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. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. Home Health: Exposed to inclement weather conditions while driving to and from patient homes. Frequent exposure to extreme temperature changes, poor environmental aspects such as poor lighting, poor ventilation, excessive heat/cold, stressful patient/family situations, unclean environment, body odors, pet odors, cigarette smoke. Some homes are unsanitary and are rodent infected.

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.
Medical Assistant Qualifications:

Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification/Registration; OR 6 months of Clinic MA experience; OR the ability to successfully complete the INTEGRIS Health Caregiver Placement Program (CPP).

AND

6 months customer service experience preferred
CPR certification within 90 days of employment
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)

Clinic Nurse Qualifications:

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NCLEX) member state.
Kansas RN or LPN license is required for INTEGRIS Family Care clinic in Caldwell, Kansas
Previous work experience preferred
BLS and/or ACLS as required by department.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written)