Medical Assistant
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 Assistant 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. PreferredSkills 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. RequiredFirst Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.