Medical Assistant - 901 Internal Medicine - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Full-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a primary care team. You will collect data, measure vital signs, coordinate tests, and assist with point-of-care testing and phlebotomy to ensure smooth, patient-centered visits.

The role emphasizes safe care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within Stormont Vail Health’s clinical practice model.

Qualifications

• Completed first semester in an accredited nursing program or an equivalent medical program.
• Graduation from a medical assistant or patient care technician program is required or substituted by certification.
• Active certification (CMA/MA/CNA/EMT/PCT) may substitute for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians by providing delegated direct patient care interventions under supervision.
• Collect and record vital signs, assemble patient data, and coordinate tests and services.
• Support safe, efficient workflows and a clean, patient-centered environment.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and adhere to infection prevention practices.
• Communicate pertinent information to the care team in a timely manner.
• Mentor new Medical Assistants and support student learning when appropriate.

Skills

Vital signs

Data collection

Patient data

Phlebotomy

Communication

Team notes

Education

First semester of accredited nursing program

Medical assistant or patient care technician program

Certifications substituting education (CMA/MA/CNA/EMT/PCT)

Job description

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
As a member of the primary care patient care delivery team, this position will function under the direction of clinicians to provide delegated direct patient care interventions. Medical Assistants collect and record data when patients present for office visits, measure vital signs, coordinate patient tests and services, and complete point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated. This position assists those in the patient care team to maintain efficient workflows and a pleasing physical environment to promote safe, quality care with a patient centered approach. Independent clinical decision making is outside of the scope of this position; refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse.

Education Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or

• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or

• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)

• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)

• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)

• Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)

• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Or an active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required

• First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

What you will do

• 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.

• Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.

• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.

• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.

• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.

• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.

• Mentors Medical Assistants new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.

• Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.

• Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility

• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.