Medical Assistant - Urology - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the primary care patient care delivery team, the Medical Assistant works under the direction of clinicians to provide delegated direct patient care interventions. The role collects and records data for office visits, measures vital signs, coordinates patient tests and services, and performs point-of-care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated. The Medical Assistant supports efficient workflows and maintains a clean, welcoming physical environment to promote 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. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, first-shift (day) position. It is patient-facing and on-site, with no remote work. The role has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

Successfully completed the first semester in 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 educational requirement.
Patient Care Technician certification (PCTC-AMCA), or 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 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

Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures according to prescribed workflows, and assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Retrieve voicemail messages, record them, and route them to licensed staff.
Document medical information using appropriate electronic applications and/or forms; prepare and maintain patient medical records and charges while ensuring confidentiality.
Coordinate patient services, including 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.
Perform point-of-care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by the work area.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination rooms, and treatment rooms, and restock supplies.
Meet the needs of patients in the department.
Apply proper techniques for simple dressing changes and follow sterile technique procedures for dressing changes.
Prepare and process requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance, and general supply needs, and maintain adequate par levels.
Participate in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities; attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in accordance with department requirements.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.