Medical Assistant - North Clinic General - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the primary care patient care delivery team, the Medical Assistant works under the direction of clinicians to provide delegated direct patient care interventions. The role collects and records patient 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 also supports efficient workflows and maintains a pleasing physical environment to promote safe, quality, patient-centered care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the position; clinical questions are referred to a provider or nurse. The position is full time, on site, and works a first/day shift of less than 12 hours per shift, 40 hours per week. It is non-exempt and has no supervisory or budget responsibility. The role is patient-facing.

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.
Required Patient Care Technician certification (PCTC—AMCA), 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 required 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 and application of institutional safety issues.
Active participation in departmental educational activities.
Competency in selected psychomotor skills.

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 care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring by creating caring relationships, making time for uninterrupted moments with patients, and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into 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 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 the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain evidence-based 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.