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Sauk Prairie Healthcare
CMA/MA/LPN - Prairie Clinic (full-time)
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$57,958 / year median in Wisconsin
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here.
POSITION SPECIFICS
Title:
CMA/MA/LPN
•Prairie Clinic FTE:
0.9 (36 hours/week)Schedule:
3 days a week from 7:45-5:00pm with one day per week from 7:45am-7:00pmHoliday Rotation:
N/A Weekend Rotation:
N/A 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. TheCMA/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 equivalentCMA:
High School graduate or equivalent with graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Training programLPN:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.Preferred:
None Experience:
Required:
None Preferred:
Experience working in a healthcare settingLicenses and Registrations:
Required:
MA:
None CMA:
None LPN:
State Licensure or eligible for State Licensure as aLicensed Practical Nurse Preferred:
None Certification(s):Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of appointment for all classificationsCMA:
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)