Medical Assistant - 901 Internal Medicine - FT - Day
About The Position
As a member of the primary care patient care delivery team, the Medical Assistant works under clinician direction to provide delegated direct patient care. 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 position supports efficient workflows and a clean, safe physical environment while promoting quality, patient-centered care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the role; clinical questions are referred to a provider or nurse. This is a full-time, on-site position in the 901 Internal Medicine department, working a first/day shift of less than 12 hours per shift, 40 hours per week. The position is non-exempt, patient-facing, and has no supervisory or budget responsibilities.
Requirements
- Successfully complete the first semester of an accredited nursing program, or successfully complete a medical assistant or patient care technician program, or have an eligible certification that may substitute for the educational requirement.
- Hold a Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification through 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 the required substitute for the education qualifications.
- Obtain First Responder - RQI certification within 90 days.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and follow proper patient-care techniques.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Apply awareness of institutional safety issues.
- Participate actively in departmental educational activities.
- Demonstrate 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 to promote health and wellness.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies that 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 maintaining clean patient rooms and department areas.
- Assist with activities of daily living; accurately measure and record weight, height, and vital signs; and report changes to the assigned nurse.
- Provide caring, respectful interactions with patients, including creating caring relationships and taking uninterrupted moments with patients.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that supports the exchange of ideas, effective professional relationships, and ethical practice.
- Advocate in all roles and settings and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in daily work.
- Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
- Mentor Medical Assistants who are new to the role and support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
- Participate in the evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
- Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain safe, effective, evidence-based, and financially responsible care judiciously.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
