Rheumatology Medical Assistant: Care & Coordination

Stormont-Vail-Health-; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Full-time Medical Assistant to support the Rheumatology team. You will collect vitals, document data during office visits, and assist with point-of-care testing and phlebotomy under clinician direction.

The ideal candidate has completed a MA/PCT program or first semester in nursing, with applicable certifications. Strong patient communication and safety awareness are required; remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• Certification substitutions (CMA/RMA/RN/EMT/PCT) permitted for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to promote health and wellness.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to staff in a timely manner.
• Provide patient care, measure vitals, collect data, and assist with testing.
• Promote infection prevention and proper hand hygiene.
• Assist with activities of daily living and accurate measurements.
• Mentor new Medical Assistants and support student learning.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Data collection

Communication

Education

First semester nursing program

MA/PCT program

CMA/RMA/EMT certification

Tools

Point-of-care testing

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Full-time Medical Assistant to support the Rheumatology team. You will collect vitals, document data during office visits, and assist with point-of-care testing and phlebotomy under clinician direction.

The ideal candidate has completed a MA/PCT program or first semester in nursing, with applicable certifications. Strong patient communication and safety awareness are required; remote work is not offered.