Medical Assistant - Expresscare - FT - Day

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health’s Express Care Medical Assistant role supports the care team by rooming patients, taking vitals, and reporting changes to licensed professionals in a busy clinic setting.

This full-time, day-shift position requires completion of an accredited nursing or MA program, active certifications, and a commitment to safety, education, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper patient care techniques (required)
• Timely communication of patient information
• Awareness of safety issues in clinical setting
• Active participation in department education
• Competency in psychomotor skills

Responsibilities

• Implements plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with team to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicates pertinent patient data to staff in a timely manner.
• Promotes infection prevention and proper hand hygiene.
• Assists with activities of daily living and records vital signs.
• Delivers care guided by the Stormont Vail Health model of practice.
• Supports a respectful environment and professional relationships.
• Demonstrates advocacy and inclusivity in daily work.
• Mentors new Medical Assistants and supports students.
• Engages in lifelong learning and critical thinking.
• Participates in evolving Stormont Vail Health practices.

Skills

Patient care knowledge

Communication

Safety awareness

Education participation

Psychomotor skills

Education

Nursing or MA program (first semester)

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician program

Certification substitution acceptable

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Express Care clinics are a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who present with acute physical, emotional, or psychological alterations of health. The Express Care Medical Assistant is a member of the care delivery team that functions under the direction of, and be assistive to, a licensed professional, to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention. The Express Care Medical Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, rooming patients, taking vital signs, monitor the patient for issues or changes in condition and to report those issues/changes to the licensed professional. Displays excellent communication and customer service skills, educates and answers patient questions during visit and at discharge. The Express Care Medical Assistant is responsible for coordination of tests and services, assisting providers with procedures, and accurate documentation of all patient related activities. The Express Care Medical Assistant may also perform procedures and testing under indirect physician supervision. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for 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 licensed professional.
• 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 Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
• Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe,

Position Status:

Full time Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America) Hours per week:

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt