Medical Assistant - Nephrology - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Mulvane, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A member of the Nephrology team, this Medical Assistant supports care for people experiencing renal (kidney) issues or at risk of developing kidney-related problems. Under the direction of clinicians, the position provides delegated direct patient care, collects and records data during office visits, measures vital signs, coordinates tests and services, and performs point-of-care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated. The Medical Assistant helps maintain efficient workflows and a clean, pleasing physical environment that promotes safe, quality, patient-centered care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the position; clinical questions must be referred to a provider or nurse. The role implements care plans in coordination with an interdisciplinary care team, communicates relevant patient information, promotes infection prevention, and assists with activities of daily living and patient measurements. Care is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and includes respectful, ethical, effective communication and advocacy. The position also supports new Medical Assistants and students, participates in ongoing learning, and uses appropriate resources to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care. This is a patient-facing, on-site position working 40 hours per week on the first shift. It has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

Successfully completed the first semester of an accredited nursing program; or successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program; or hold an eligible certification that may substitute for the educational requirement.
Patient Care Technician (PCTC-AMCA) certification, or an active Kansas certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, as a substitute for the education qualification.
First Responder - RQI certification within 90 days.
Knowledge of and adherence to proper patient-care techniques.
Ability to communicate pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Awareness of and application of institutional safety practices.
Active participation in departmental educational activities.
Competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an office or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Implement identified care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary care team to promote health and wellness and achieve expected outcomes.
Communicate pertinent patient data and information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Promote infection prevention through standard precautions, proper dressing-change and wound-care procedures, hand hygiene, and maintaining clean patient rooms and department areas.
Assist with activities of daily living and accurately measure and record weight, height, and vital signs; report changes to the assigned nurse.
Provide caring, respectful, ethical, and patient-centered interactions guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring.
Advocate for patients and promote a mutually respectful environment that supports effective professional relationships and exchange of ideas.
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 new to their role and support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry; participate in the evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain safe, effective, financially responsible, evidence-based services.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, and mandatory training; perform other duties as assigned.