Medical Assistant - Cardiology Office HC - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support cardiology offices, collect laboratory specimens, and assist in patient care. Working under an RN, you will help maintain safe, efficient workflows and document care in the EMR.

You must have completed a medical assistant program or nursing assistant training, with office/clinic experience and relevant certifications. This full-time, first-shift role in Topeka, KS offers patient-facing duties and teamwork within a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Completed MA or nursing assisting program or certification.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve voice mail messages and route to licensed staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Team participation

Psychomotor skills

Education

Medical Assistant program or nursing assistant program

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant/MA/EMT certification substitution

First semester of accredited nursing program completed

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 The Medical Assistant (MA) works with office staff to assist in the care of patients and provision of support services. Primary duties include providing support for cardiology provider's offices, laboratory specimen collection, and various logistic duties. The MA has contact with patients on a regular basis. Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work that he/she completes; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, office-based skills to assist providers and nursing personnel in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

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.

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

• Retrieve voice mail messages, record, and route to licensed staff.
• Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
• Prepares and maintains patient’s medical record and charges while in the department, ensuring confidentiality of all patient information.
• Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
• Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures, following prescribed workflows.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Performs EKG.
• Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions.
• Reports normal test results and confers with provider or nurse when needed and documents in EMR.
• Carries out orders, clarifies questionable orders with provider or nurse and properly documents in EMR.
• Assist with referrals, prior-authorizations, and benefit investigations.
• Schedules appointments or procedures as necessary.
• Meets the needs of any patient in the department.
• Applies proper techniques with simple dressing changes.
• Maintains and follows proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes.
• Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained.
• Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.
• 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 No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 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: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 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 Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: 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 Radiant Energy: 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.

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.