Full-Time Rheumatology Medical Assistant - Patient Care

Stormont-Vail HealthCare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare in Topeka, KS is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Rheumatology team. The role involves data collection, vital signs, tests coordination, and point-of-care testing under clinician supervision.

Candidates should have completed a nursing program semester, MA/CMA program, or have appropriate certifications; certifications may substitute for education requirements. This position emphasizes patient-centered care and safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Functions with awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Participates actively in educational activities for department.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.

Job description

Stormont Vail HealthCare in Topeka, KS is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Rheumatology team. The role involves data collection, vital signs, tests coordination, and point-of-care testing under clinician supervision.

Candidates should have completed a nursing program semester, MA/CMA program, or have appropriate certifications; certifications may substitute for education requirements. This position emphasizes patient-centered care and safety.