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

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Title:  CMA/MA/LPN

FTE: Full-time 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)

Location: Prairie Clinic

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 5:00pm, with one day working until 6:00pm- 7:00pm with one day off

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

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