Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Medical Assistant (MA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Title: CMA/MA/LPN - Prairie Clinic

FTE: 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)

Schedule: 4 days a week Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm with one evening till 7:00pm

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

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