Medical Assistant (Documentation Assistant) - Asbury - Dermatology - FT - Days

Stormont-Vail Healthcare • Topeka, KS

193d • Remote

About The Position

This position spends a high percentage of time performing medical transcription duties as a 'real time' Documentation Assistant for a specific physician. Time is spent routing and processing documentation and delivering reports to physicians for review in a timely manner. Core responsibility is to capture accurate and detailed documentation of the patient encounter in a real time manner. Member uses acquired, office-based skills to assist physicians and nursing personnel to maintain smooth working order of the offices, continuity of patient care and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Transcription/scribe/MA or PCT experience.
• Experience typing or transcribing conversations.
• Experience in a medical setting working with providers.
• Experience with medical terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
• Ensure all documentation assistant entries contain an entry made by the provider that affirms the provider's presence during the time the encounter was recorded.
• Assist the provider in navigating the EHR and respond to various EHR messages as directed by the provider.
• Deliver care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring.
• Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships.
• Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practice Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in daily work.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentor PCT's new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
• Commit to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Utilize appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees