Medical Assistant - Mobile Primary Care and Care Clinic - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a member of the primary care patient care delivery team and 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 helps maintain a pleasing physical environment that promotes safe, quality, patient-centered care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of this position; clinical questions are referred to a provider or nurse. The role coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, communicates pertinent patient information, promotes infection prevention, assists with activities of daily living, measures and records patient height, weight, and vital signs, and reports changes to the assigned nurse. Care is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and includes respectful, compassionate interactions, advocacy, and the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The position also supports and mentors new Medical Assistants and students, participates in ongoing learning, and follows Stormont Vail Health policies and requirements.

Requirements

Successfully completed the first semester of an accredited nursing program; or successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program; or hold a qualifying certification that may substitute for the education requirement.
Required 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 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 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 by coordinating with the interdisciplinary care team and employing strategies to promote health and wellness and achieve expected outcomes.
Communicate pertinent patient data and information about the patient, situation, or setting 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, respectful, patient-centered interactions guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring.
Promote a mutually respectful environment, support professional relationships, and integrate ethics into practice.
Advocate for patients and practice diversity, equity, and inclusion in daily work.
Mentor Medical Assistants new to their roles and support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry, and participate in the evolution of Stormont Vail Health’s professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain safe, effective, evidence-based, and financially responsible services.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and other requirements; perform other duties as assigned.