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 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 #IND100