Medical Assistant - Nephrology - FT - Day
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a member of the Nephrology team, which cares for individuals experiencing kidney issues and those at risk of developing kidney-related problems. Under clinicians’ direction, this position provides delegated direct patient care. Duties include collecting and recording data during office visits, measuring vital signs, coordinating tests and services, and performing point-of-care testing and phlebotomy as indicated. The Medical Assistant also supports efficient team workflows and maintains a clean, pleasant physical environment that promotes safe, quality, patient-centered care. Independent clinical decision-making is outside the scope of this role; clinical questions must be referred to a provider or nurse. The position works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team, communicates relevant patient information promptly, and provides care consistent with safety, infection-prevention, ethics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. The role also includes mentoring Medical Assistants new to their positions and supporting students. This is a full-time, on-site, first-shift position working 40 hours per week, with 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 educational 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 qualifications.
- 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.
- Participation in department educational activities.
- Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an office or clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Implement identified plans by coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team and using strategies that promote health and wellness and achieve expected outcomes.
- Communicate pertinent patient data and information about the patient, situation, or setting 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.
- Create caring relationships with patients, allow uninterrupted moments for patient interactions, and demonstrate unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that supports the exchange of ideas 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 their role to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
- 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 used judiciously.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
