Medical Assistant - Primary Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a member of the care delivery team and functions under the direction of clinical leadership. The role provides delegated patient care interventions, including collecting pertinent patient data, abstracting health information, identifying gaps in care, coordinating tests and services, and communicating with patients and care team members to address care needs. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the position; clinical questions must be referred to a provider or nurse. Care is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, in alignment with Stormont Vail Health’s mission, vision, and values. The position is patient-facing and on-site, with no remote work capability and no supervisory or budget responsibilities. The role is listed as 40 hours per week and non-exempt.
Requirements
- Successfully complete the first semester of an accredited nursing program; or successfully complete a medical assistant or patient care technician program; or hold a qualifying certification that may substitute for the education requirement.
- Active Kansas certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required when used as a substitute for the education qualifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and follow proper patient-care techniques.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Function with awareness and application of institutional safety issues.
- Participate actively in department educational activities.
- Demonstrate competency in selected psychomotor skills.
- Complete First Responder - RQI within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an office or clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Implement the identified plan through coordination with the interdisciplinary care team to promote health and wellness.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team on strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
- Communicate pertinent patient, situation, or setting information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Promote infection prevention through standard precautions, proper dressing-change and wound-care procedures, hand hygiene, and cleanliness of patient rooms and the department.
- Assist with activities of daily living; accurately measure and record weight, height, and vital signs; and report changes to the assigned nurse.
- Deliver caring interactions by building caring relationships, creating uninterrupted moments with patients, and demonstrating unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that supports the exchange of ideas, effective professional relationships, and ethical practice.
- Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
- Apply Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
- Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
- Mentor Medical Assistants who are new to their role to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support; support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
- Participate in the evolution of Stormont Vail Health’s professional practice model.
- Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and judicious.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
