Nephrology Medical Assistant | Day Shift, Hands-on Care

Stormont Vail Health; Mulvane (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the nephrology team. You will collect patient data, measure vital signs, coordinate tests and services, and perform point-of-care testing as indicated.

You will work under clinicians, support efficient workflows, and promote a patient-centered environment with safe, quality care. Prior education in nursing or medical assisting is required, with certification substitutions allowed.

Qualifications

• Completed first semester in an accredited nursing program or completed medical assistant program.
• A listed certification substitution may satisfy education requirements.
• Experience in an office or clinic setting preferred.

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 advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Mentors Medical Assistants new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Education

First semester nursing program

Medical assistant program

Certification substitution allowed

Job description

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the nephrology team. You will collect patient data, measure vital signs, coordinate tests and services, and perform point-of-care testing as indicated.

You will work under clinicians, support efficient workflows, and promote a patient-centered environment with safe, quality care. Prior education in nursing or medical assisting is required, with certification substitutions allowed.