Medical Assistant - Rheumatology Clinic - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a member of the Rheumatology team, which provides care to individuals with a wide variety of rheumatic diseases. Under the direction of clinicians, this position provides delegated direct patient care interventions. The Medical Assistant collects and records data during office visits, measures vital signs, coordinates patient tests and services, and performs point-of-care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated. The role supports efficient patient-care workflows and maintains a pleasing physical environment that promotes safe, quality, patient-centered care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of the position; clinical questions must be referred to a provider or nurse. The position is full time, on site, and works a first/day shift, 40 hours per week. 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 accepted certification that may substitute for the education requirement.
Required certification: Patient Care Technician (PCTC-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 requirements.
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 and achieve expected outcomes.
Communicate pertinent patient, situation, or setting information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Promote infection prevention by following standard precautions and proper procedures for dressing changes, wound care, 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.
Provide caring, respectful, patient-centered interactions, including creating caring relationships and allowing uninterrupted moments with patients.
Promote a mutually respectful environment that supports idea exchange, professional relationships, and ethical practice; demonstrate advocacy and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Mentor Medical Assistants who are new to their role and support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry, and participate in the evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain safe, effective, financially responsible, and judicious evidence-based services.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.