Medical Assistant - Primary Care
About The Position
Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of clinical leadership to provide delegated patient care interventions to include data collection pertinent to the patient, abstracting health information, identifying gaps in the patient's care, coordinating patient tests and services, and communicating with care team members and with patients to address care needs. Independent clinical decision-making is outside of the scope of this position; refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Requirements
- Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
- Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
- A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement.
- Experience in an office or clinic setting.
- Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
- Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
- Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
- Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
- 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 is required as a substitute for education qualifications.
- First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
- Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
- Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
- Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
- Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
- Mentors Medical Assistants s new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
- Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
- Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
- Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
