Medical Assistant: Patient-Centered Clinic Support

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the primary care patient care delivery team. You will collect data, measure vital signs, coordinate tests, and perform point-of-care testing or phlebotomy as indicated, under clinician direction.

The role emphasizes efficient workflows, patient-centered care, and adherence to safety standards with opportunities to mentor new staff and participate in ongoing 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 in an office or clinic setting.

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.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution of Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Data collection

Team coordination

Communication

Education

First semester nursing program

Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program

CMA/RMA/CNA/EMT/PCT certification as substitute

Experience in office/clinic setting

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the primary care patient care delivery team. You will collect data, measure vital signs, coordinate tests, and perform point-of-care testing or phlebotomy as indicated, under clinician direction.

The role emphasizes efficient workflows, patient-centered care, and adherence to safety standards with opportunities to mentor new staff and participate in ongoing education.