CMA/MA/LPN - Primary Care Clinics (per diem)

Sauk Prairie Healthcare and Hospital

  • sauk city, WI
  • 15 days ago

    Highlights

    Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination/procedure, sterilization of medical instruments and administering medications as directed by provider or designee. Preferred: MA: Certification by one of the following national examination agencies: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or.

    Numbers & Facts

    Locationsauk city, WI

    Description

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    Job Description

    POSITION SPECIFICS

    Title: CMA/MA/LPN - Primary Care Clinics

    FTE: per diem

    Schedule: Variable

    Holiday Rotation: None

    Weekend Rotation: None

    On Call Requirements: None

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The CMA/MA/LPN, under the direction of the physician or other designated licensed staff, provides routine patient care in an ambulatory setting. The CMA/MA/LPN is able to work as part of a team and perform both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination/procedure, sterilization of medical instruments and administering medications as directed by provider or designee. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and filling out insurance forms/paperwork.

    POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Manages patient flow and performs patient rooming workflows.

    • Demonstrates and understands infection control, sterile and aseptic techniques. Uses appropriate techniques in setting up or assisting with procedure.

    • Enters and processes all orders (e.g. diagnostic, office procedures) and assists in the scheduling of procedures.

    • Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results.

    • Administers medications by all routes excluding intravenous infusion. Demonstrates and understands administration techniques, recognizes and reports effects and side effects of medication, and instructs patient appropriately.

    • Collects and records accurate telephone information and relays it to medical provider or nurse in a timely manner.

    • Cleans, prepares, and autoclaves equipment and instruments in preparation for sterilizations per infection control policies and procedures.

    • Check inventory and order supplies as needed.

    • Provides patient education only under the direction of medical provider or nurse.

    • Performs delegated MD/Nursing acts commensurate with education, training, competency and experience.

    • Schedule referrals/outpatient diagnostic procedures including patient prep information and coordinate prior authorizations

    • Collect laboratory samples.

    • Depending upon location and/or department may be responsible for basic computer scheduling, rescheduling, canceling and coordination of appointments.

    • Assists in emergency situations. Cross train and staff other clinics as needed.

    • Participates in site process improvement teams

    • Performs other duties as required.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    Education:

    • Required:

    • MA: High school graduate or equivalent

    • CMA: High School graduate or equivalent with graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Training program

    • LPN: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.

    • Preferred: None

    Experience:

    • Required: None

    • Preferred: Experience working in a healthcare setting

    Licenses and Registrations:

    • Required:

    • MA: None

    • CMA: None

    • LPN: State Licensure or eligible for State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

    • Preferred: None

    Certification(s):

    • Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of appointment for all classifications

    • CMA: Certification by one of the following national examination agencies within 6 months of appointment

    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or

    • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); or

    • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or

    • Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association (NHC)

    • Preferred:

    • MA: Certification by one of the following national examination agencies:

    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or

    • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); or

    • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or

    • Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association (NHC)

    • CMA: None

    • LPN: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    BENEFIT SUMMARY

    • Competitive health and dental insurance options

    • Flexible paid time off to balance work and life

    • Generous tuition reimbursement

    • Free parking at facility

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