Medical Assistant - Primary Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a member of the care delivery team and works under clinical leadership to provide delegated patient care interventions. The role collects patient data, abstracts health information, identifies gaps in care, coordinates tests and services, and communicates with patients and care team members to address care needs. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the position; clinical questions are referred to a provider or nurse. Care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the organization’s shared governance approach, in alignment with its mission, vision, and values. This is a patient-facing, on-site position with 40 hours per week. It has no supervisory or budget responsibility. The Medical Assistant supports the interdisciplinary care team, promotes safe and effective patient care, and contributes to the learning and development of colleagues and students.
Requirements
- Successfully completed the first semester of an accredited nursing program, or successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. An eligible certification may substitute for the education requirement.
- Active Kansas certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required when used as a substitute for the education requirement.
- First Responder - RQI certification is 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.
- 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 of care 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 and accurately measure and record weight, height, and vital signs; report changes to the assigned nurse.
- Deliver caring, respectful patient interactions guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
- Advocate 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 who are new to their role to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional well-being.
- Support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
- Participate in the evolution of Stormont Vail Health’s professional practice model.
- Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain evidence-based nursing 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
