Medical Assistant - Maternal Child Administration - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Lincoln Center, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of the care delivery team, functioning under the direction of and assisting a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role involves providing delegated, direct patient care interventions, including sterile and non-sterile procedures. Key responsibilities include ensuring a safe patient environment, completing assigned tasks, monitoring patient condition changes and reporting them to the RN/LPN, and documenting all completed work and pertinent observations. This Medical Assistant is a vital part of the patient care team, utilizing office-based skills to support providers and nursing staff in maintaining efficient workflow, ensuring safe, high-quality care with a patient-centered approach focused on continuity and satisfaction. It is explicitly stated that making independent clinical decisions is outside the scope of this position, and clinical questions should be referred to the provider or nurse.

Requirements

Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program OR 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.
Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care.
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
Participates actively in educational activities for department.
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an office or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures.
Provide a safe environment for assigned patients.
Complete assigned work.
Monitor the patient for changes in condition and report those changes to the RN/LPN.
Document the work that is completed.
Document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions.
Assist providers and nursing personnel in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction.
Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures, following prescribed workflows.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Retrieve voice mail messages, record, and route to licensed staff.
Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Prepare and maintain patient’s medical record and charges while in the department, ensuring confidentiality of all patient information.
Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions.
Schedule patient appointments.
Assist with referrals, prior-authorizations, and benefit investigations.
Perform point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
Meet the needs of any patient in the department.
Apply proper techniques with simple dressing changes.
Maintain and follow proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes.
Prepare and process requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensure adequate par levels are maintained.
Participate in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities.
Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.
Comply with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
Perform other duties as assigned.