Medical Assistant - Urology - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40

Job Information Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt A Brief Overview As a member of the primary care patient care delivery team, this position will function under the direction of clinicians to provide delegated direct patient care interventions. Medical Assistants collect and record data when patients present for office visits, measure vital signs, coordinate patient tests and services, and complete point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated. This position assists those in the patient care team to maintain efficient workflows and a pleasing physical environment to promote safe, quality care with a patient centered approach. Independent clinical decision making is outside of the scope of 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, or Emergency Medical Technician 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 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 Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures, following prescribed workflows. Assist providers with examinations and procedures. Retrieve voice mail messages, record, and route to licensed staff. Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms. Prepares and maintains patient's medical record and charges while in the department, ensuring confidentiality of all patient information.

Coordinate patient services to include:

lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions. Schedule patient appointments. Assist with referrals, prior-authorizations, and benefit investigations. Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area. Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock. Meets the needs of any patient in the department. Applies proper techniques with simple dressing changes. Maintains and follows proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes. Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained. Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities. Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department's requirements. 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): Rarely less than 1 hour

Crawling:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching:

Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Feeling:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5

Hours Handling:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Hearing:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Kneeling:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Lifting:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Pulling:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Pushing:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 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:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Stooping:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Talking:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Walking:

Occasionally 1-3

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

Explosive:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures:

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

Radiant Energy:

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 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. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.

Nursing:

nursingcareers@stormontvail.org

Allied Health:

alliedhealth@stormontvail.org

Ancillary:

ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start? Reach out to our Career Counselor, Morgan Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org 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 recognized 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.