Medical Assistant - Surgeons

Overview

Member of the care delivery team will work under the direction of, and assist, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care interventions, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. Responsible for providing a safe environment for assigned patients, completing assigned work, monitoring patients for changes in condition, reporting changes to the RN, documenting work, and reporting pertinent observations.

The position is an important member of the patient care team who uses office‑based skills to assist providers and nursing personnel in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient‑centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Independent clinical decisions are outside the scope; clinical questions should be referred to the provider or nurse.

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience in an office or clinic setting.

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Participates actively in educational activities for the department.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.

• 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.

• 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.
• Prepare and maintain patients’ 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.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
• Meet the needs of any patient in the department.
• Apply proper techniques with simple dressing changes and maintain sterile technique on dressing changes.
• Prepare and process requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensure adequate par levels are maintained.
• Participate in intra‑ and inter‑departmental committee activities.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
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