Medical Assistant - Lincoln Center - PT - Day
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a patient-facing member of the care delivery team who works under the direction of and assists a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The position provides delegated direct patient care, including sterile and non-sterile procedures; maintains a safe environment; completes assigned work; monitors patients for changes in condition and reports changes to the RN/LPN; and documents completed work and pertinent observations. The role uses office-based skills to support providers and nursing personnel, maintain efficient workflow, and promote safe, quality, patient-centered care and continuity of care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the position; clinical questions are referred to a provider or nurse. The position is part-time, on-site, and scheduled for 20 hours per week on the first/day shift.
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 (PCTC-AMCA) certification, or 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.
- 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 requirements.
- Active participation in departmental educational activities.
- Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an office or clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures according to prescribed workflows, and assist providers with examinations and procedures.
- Retrieve voicemail messages, record them, and route them to licensed staff.
- Document medical information using appropriate electronic applications and/or forms; prepare and maintain patient medical records and charges while ensuring confidentiality.
- Coordinate patient services, including laboratory tests, point-of-care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions; schedule appointments.
- Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and benefit investigations.
- Perform point-of-care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by the work area.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination rooms, and treatment rooms, and restock them.
- Meet the needs of patients in the department.
- Perform simple dressing changes using proper techniques and follow sterile technique procedures for dressing changes.
- Prepare and process requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance, and general supplies, and maintain adequate supply par levels.
- Participate in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities; attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats as required by the department.
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
