Medical Assistant - Rheumatology Clinic - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a member of the Rheumatology team caring for individuals with a wide variety of rheumatic diseases. Under clinician direction, the position provides delegated direct patient care, collects and records information during office visits, measures vital signs, coordinates tests and services, and performs point-of-care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated. The Medical Assistant supports efficient workflows and maintains a pleasing physical environment to promote safe, quality, patient-centered care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the role; clinical questions are referred to a provider or nurse. The position is full-time, on-site, patient-facing, and works 40 hours per week on the first/day shift. It has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

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 education requirement.
Required certification: Patient Care Technician (PCTC) 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 a substitute for the education qualification.
First Responder - RQI certification 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.
Active participation in departmental educational activities.
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 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; accurately measure and record weight, height, and vital signs; and report changes to the assigned nurse.
Deliver care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including creating caring relationships, providing uninterrupted moments with patients, and showing acceptance and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages idea exchange and effective professional relationships, and integrate ethics into practice.
Demonstrate advocacy 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 the role and 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 the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain evidence-based 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.