Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here. POSITION SPECIFICS Title:  CMA/MA/LPN Location: 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 …