Medical Assistant - Primary Care

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a patient care teammate to support care delivery under clinical leadership. You will collect patient data, abstract health information, coordinate tests and services, and communicate with the care team and patients to address care needs.

This role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, and nursing practice standards. Office or clinic experience and CMA/MA credentials are valued, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently in good standing in an accredited nursing program
• Completion of CMA/MA program or related credential
• Active certification as CMA/MA/RA/CNA/EMT may substitute for education

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient data collection and care with interdisciplinary team.
• Abstract health information and identify gaps in care.
• Coordinate patient tests and services.
• Communicate with care team and patients to address care needs.
• Adhere to Stormont Vail Health nursing practice model and safety standards.

Skills

Office experience

Clinic experience

Communication skills

Education

First semester nursing program

Medical Assistant program

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Job description

Position Status

Shift: 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 clinical leadership to provide delegated patient care interventions to include data collection pertinent to the patient, abstracting health information, identifying gaps in the patient’s care, coordinating patient tests and services, and communicating with care team members and with patients to address care needs. Independent clinical decision-making is outside of the scope of this position; refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watsons 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, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required.

Experience Qualifications

Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred.

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

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. 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. Collaborate 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 and department. Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse. Delivers care guided by Jean Watsons 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, 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: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

About Stormont Vail Health

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 recognised 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.