Medical Assistant or LPN

Job Details

Job Location:

Pawhuska Hospital, Inc. – Pawhuska, OK 74056
Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Health Care

A clinically competent Certified Medical Assistant or LPN who coordinates and delivers professional healthcare to the acutely ill, healthy and/or childhood wellness checks for patients in all phases of life (newborn through geriatric) using the knowledge obtained through their certified training. The CMA/LPN will effectively interact with patients, significant others, other healthcare team members and front office staff, maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians/providers, nursing team, clinic manager and front office staff with patient preparation, basic screening procedures, entering patient data, supporting front office duties such as scheduling, answering calls, checking patients in/out, collecting co‑pays, etc.

• ACLS and BLS required upon hire.
• PALS required within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrates initiative, ability to work with others, and professional judgment.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a certified medical assistant.

• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of a certified medical assistant, medications, treatments, procedures, counseling, and equipment use.
• Ability to operate complex equipment.
• Demonstrates clinical competence for pediatrics through geriatric patients.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proof of education at time of hire required.
• Preferred: 2 years previous clinic experience.

• Licensed as a certified medical assistant or LPN in the state of Oklahoma.
• BLS and ACLS required upon hire.
• PALS required within 90 days.
• Proof of all required licenses and certifications due at time of hire.

• Primary language:
  English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
• Effective presentation of information and response to questions from managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Computes ratios, percentages, rates, and interprets graphs.

• Applies common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Defines and solves problems, collects data, establishes facts, draws valid conclusions.
• Interprets technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and manages variables.

• Assist physicians and mid‑level providers with office practice.
• Prepare for patient appointments by gathering required information such as lab results, radiology reports, medical records, etc.
• Assist during outpatient surgical procedures and treatments: writing orders, completing consent forms, gathering supplies, maintaining sterile environment, monitoring patients, assisting with specimen collection, etc.
• Demonstrate and maintain current medication knowledge; administer medications according to policy and procedures, including injections.
• Maintain records, reports, logs, statistics as required.
• Distribute samples, administer medications, send prescriptions after physician approval of refills.
• Exercise appropriate judgment and correct techniques in procedures, treatments, and drug administration.
• Maintain safe environment for patients, customers, self, and other employees.
• Participate in assigned duties designated by physician/practitioner, clinic manager, nursing staff; including pre‑certification of patients.
• Adhere to clinic dress code, wear name badge; identify yourself to patients and customers on phone and in person; respond to calls and messages promptly.
• Participate in review/revision of clinic policies, procedures, standards of patient care, and certified medical assistant practices.
• Attend necessary meetings on time; take responsibility for content if absent; maintain professional growth and pursue additional training.
• Consistently present a professional image and caring attitude.
• Provide safe and effective care to patients using certified medical assistant process.
• Utilize measures to promote patient, visitor, and personnel safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge of phone etiquette, scheduling, faxing, and effective communication with patients, staff, and external entities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrate computer knowledge and basic computer/office staff skills.

• Seek external resources through conferences, workshops, etc.
• Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, administrators.
• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to facility philosophy, mission, policies and procedures.
• Support facility goals and objectives.
• Maintain good attendance and follow all…