This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12812860Medical Assistant - Full Time

　　Nursing Operations Wichita, Kansas

　　Summary: The Medical Assistant supports the medical providers andensures that all patients receive quality care while maintainingcompliance with all federal grants, HIPAA, and Hunter Health Clinicpolicies and procedures.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Assisting Physicians, Mid-Levels, RNs, and LPNs with patient care.

　　Visit prep for the scheduled patient 1-2 days in advance, identifyingany needs, setbacks, or orders.

　　Lead daily care team huddle using completed visit prep.

　　Act as shepherd of the care team, maintaining effective workflowthroughout the day with outlined initiatives.

　　Use data tracking boards to identify setbacks and opportunities forimprovement at the end of each session.

　　Rooming patients in exam rooms and room set up for exams prior tomedical providers arrival.

　　Documenting Chief Complaint in EHR.

　　Capturing temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, andweight and record values in EHR.

　　Capturing infant/pediatric height, weight, head circumference, pulse,respirations, blood pressure and record values in EHR.

　　Performing Peak Flows, nebulizer treatments, Pulse-Oximetry, 12-lead EKGand Snellen test. Performing capillary blood glucose test, A1C, and INR.Performing strep test swabs, TB skin tests (ID injection), IMinjections, and SC injections. Responsible for performingElectrocardiography.

　　Adhering to rights of medication administration: right patient, rightmedication, right dose, right route, and right time.

　　Withdrawing medication from vial and an ampule and properlyadministering oral medication; liquid or pill form.

　　Accurately reading and documentation of TB skin test.

　　Entering current and historical childhood and adolescent immunization inWeb-IZ and EHR.

　　Citing vaccinations, administration sites, and recommended ages for thevaccines.

　　Entering Lab orders in EHR and properly completing lab requisitionforms.

　　Collecting Patient History and documenting in EHR prior to patient beingseen by medical provider.

　　Assuring the entry of medications in outpatient medications within theMAR in EHR.

　　Stocking room, biohazard disposal, sharps containers and updatinginfection control log.

　　Preparing the exam room for assessments such as, pap smears and STDtests.

　　Sterile tray set-up and prepping patient prior to medical providersarrival.

　　Septic handwashing before and after rooming patients in exam room andprocedures.

　　Proper dismissal of patient room, including education and cleaning ofexam room.

　　Proper suture and staple removal.

　　Assisting RN/LPN with telephone encounters documented daily in EHR.

　　Documenting of patient encounters, phone calls, drug administration, andchart review in EHR.

　　Assisting RN/LPN with prescription refill requests daily.

　　Accurately completing all forms such as Gynecological (Pap Smears/STD)work-up, EDW forms and pharmacy forms.

　　All prescription refill requests must be reviewed and approved by themedical provider and/or nurse and faxed same-day refill requestreceived.

　　Accurately completing all forms such as Gynecological (Pap Smears/STD)work-up, EDW forms and pharmacy forms.

　　Assisting in inventory and keeping storage supply closet neat and freeof debris.

　　Perform autoclave operations. Complete weekly and monthly maintenancefor autoclave and hydro-sonic. Sterilizing of instruments. Ability toperform ATTEST. Update manual after completion.

　　Communicates and collaborates professionally and effectively withmedical providers, medical support staff, front desk staff, patientservice representatives, patient care coordinators and administration.

　　Responsible for by-laws strict confidentiality of Medical Records.

　　Attend designated meetings as an emplo ee and medical staff member.

　　Complete all assigned monthly trainings.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications:

　　Prefer 1 to three years experience in Medical Clinic setting.

　　Certified or Registered Medical Technician, Medical Assistant and/orCertified Nurse Assistant preferred.

　　Prior experience with Electronic Medical Records software preferred.

　　Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

　　All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able toperform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or withthe assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed beloware intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that maybe performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or alogical assignment to the position. This essential functions documentdoes not constitute an employment agreement between the employer andemployee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of theemployer and requirements of the job change.

　　Talking: The ability to speak effectively

　　Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respondaccordingly.

　　Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to sit; use handsto finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk;reach with hands.

　　Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make smallmovements such as typing, pick