Medical Assistant - Lincoln Center - FT - Days

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Member of the care delivery team will 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. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN; to document the work that he/she completes; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, office-based skills to 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. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse. 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
Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
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. Preferred

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.
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.
Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
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