Medical Assistant - EP Device Clinic - PT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works with EP Device Clinic staff and physician office staff to assist in the care of patients and provision of support services. Primary duties involve performing performance checks on implanted pacemakers and defibrillators using trans-telephonic and internet-based technologies. The incumbent has contact with patients on a regular basis in an outpatient office setting. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements

Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required
Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required
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. Required
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. Required
First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an office or clinic setting.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Prepares and maintains patient’s medical record and charges while in the department, ensuring confidentiality of all patient information.
Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions.
Downloads device information from internet-based support services (Carelink).
Recognizes and appropriately reports devices found to be at “end-of-life”.
Performs event monitor/holter hook-ups and downloads stored data.
Schedule appointments and procedures.
Assist with referrals, prior-authorizations, and benefit investigations.
Meets the needs of any patient in the department.
Applies proper techniques with simple dressing changes.
Maintains and follows proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes.
Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained.
Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities.
Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned