Medical Assistant - Diabetes & Endocrinology Center - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare in Kansas seeks an attentive Patient Care Technician to support nurses and physicians in a fast-paced clinic setting. You will assist with patient flow, prepare exam rooms, document care using electronic records, and help coordinate tests and referrals while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role requires completion of a nursing program semester or related medical assistant training, with certifications allowed as substitutes.

Qualifications

• Completing first semester in an accredited nursing program is required.
• Completion of a medical assistant or patient care technician program is required.
• Certifications may substitute for the formal education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures.
• Document medical information using electronic applications; maintain patient records and confidentiality.
• Coordinate lab tests, imaging, referrals, and appointments; assist with examinations.

Skills

Patient care techniques

Safety awareness

Communication with staff

Psychomotor skills

Education

First semester nursing program

Medical assistant/patient care technician program

Certification substitution (CMA, CNA, EMT, etc.)

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

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. 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

• Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures, following prescribed workflows. Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• 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.
• Coordinate patient services to include: 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.
• Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
• 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 Responsibi