Sauk Prairie Healthcare

Nonprofit community health system in Wisconsin

Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinics, Women's Health Center

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11

Part-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

For the MA classification, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
For the CMA classification, a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program are required.
For the LPN classification, completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program is required.
No experience is required; experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.
LPNs must hold or be eligible for state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
All classifications must obtain Basic Life Support certification within three months of appointment.
CMA classification requires certification within six months of appointment by AAMA as a Certified Medical Assistant, ARMA as a Registered Medical Assistant, NCCT as a National Certified Medical Assistant, or NHC as a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant.
For the MA classification, certification by AAMA, ARMA, NCCT, or NHC as a medical assistant is preferred.
For the LPN classification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide routine patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a physician or other designated licensed staff.
Perform clinical and administrative duties, including taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations or procedures, sterilizing medical instruments, administering medications as directed, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and completing insurance forms and paperwork.
Manage patient flow and perform patient rooming workflows.
Apply infection-control, sterile, and aseptic techniques when setting up or assisting with procedures.
Enter and process diagnostic and office-procedure orders, and assist with scheduling procedures.
Assist medical providers with processing diagnostic results.
Administer medications by all routes except intravenous infusion, recognize and report medication effects and side effects, and provide patient instruction as appropriate.
Collect and record accurate telephone information and relay it promptly to a medical provider or nurse.
Clean, prepare, and autoclave equipment and instruments for sterilization in accordance with infection-control policies and procedures.
Check inventory and order supplies as needed.
Provide patient education only under the direction of a medical provider or nurse.
Perform delegated physician or nursing acts in accordance with education, training, competency, and experience.
Schedule referrals and outpatient diagnostic procedures, provide patient preparation information, and coordinate prior authorizations.
Collect laboratory samples.
As needed by location or department, schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments and coordinate appointments using basic computer systems.
Assist in emergencies, cross-train, and staff other clinics as needed.
Participate in site process-improvement teams.
Perform other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a healthcare setting.

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Title: CMA/MA/LPN (Float)

FTE: Part-time, 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week)

Location: Prairie Clinic, Hospital Campus

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, with variable scheduling between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Select Saturdays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, as needed.

Holiday Rotation: N/A

Weekend Rotation: One Saturday per month, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM as needed

On-Call Requirements: N/A

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
Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
Free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
Generous tuition reimbursement
Employer provided life and disability insurance
Free parking at facility

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About the Company

Sauk Prairie Healthcare

Nonprofit community health system in Wisconsin

Sauk Prairie Healthcare is a nonprofit community health system serving local residents of south-central Wisconsin through its hospital and primary care clinics. Its clinical services range from family medicine and emergency care to childbirth, surgery and rehabilitation, with surgical specialty practices based in Prairie du Sac. The Joint Health Center combines joint replacement care with preoperative education, a nurse navigator and recovery support that includes patients' families. Primary care clinics bring routine visits and ongoing treatment to surrounding towns. Founded in 1956, the organization is headquartered in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Prairie du Sac, WI
Founded: 1956

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