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Pride Health is hiring for a Medical Assistant to support our client's medical facility based in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a 13-week (possibility of extension) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!Responsibilities: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 JobAdheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.Contributes to the assessment/re-assessment of patients.Monitors and documents patient status.Manages large call volume while maintaining excellent telephone etiquette.Organizes workflow to meet patient needs in a timely manner.May retrieve and transport medications, instruments and supplies.Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals.Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.Make scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.Assists with procedures.Maintaining sterile field and specimen labeling when necessary.Gathers and documents information about patient condition, which include lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and potential complications.Performs cleaning, sterilization and/or high-level disinfection of scopes, probe, instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions for use.Participates in the development of the plan of care, including implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions which may include oral, intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous medication administration (exclusive of narcotics) as directed by a physician or physician assistant.Reinforcing patient education about medications, post-surgical care, special diets, and changes in treatment plans.Transmitting prescription refills as directed.Arranging for hospital admissions and patient care services.Participate in daily compliance audits, chart checks, and reporting safety events.De-escalate patient concerns.Rooming patients for providers: vitals, finger stick blood glucose/A1Cs.Education/Requirements:High School Diploma or GED.Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Patient Care as a Medical Assistant or similar patient care role.Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients.Ability to effectively communicate information.Ability to observe and obtain information from all relevant sources.Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.Must be detail oriented and complete work tasks.Ability to maintain composure even in difficult situations.Ability to be understanding and sensitive to needs of othersCompletion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred.BLS and MA certifications/registrations required upon hire.Additional Details:Location : Oklahoma City, OKContract Length : 13 WeeksShift : 8:00 am-4:30 pmPay range: $20-$22/hr (Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.)Interested? Apply now!#INDPHCAlliedSpecialtyPride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.