CMA/MA/LPN-Clinic Float-Primary Care Clinics-Women's Health Center (full-time)

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Title:  CMA/MA/LPN – Clinic Float-Primary Care Clinics-Women's Health Center

FTE:  .9 FTE

Schedule: Monday -Friday with hours between 7:30am to 7:30 pm. Earlier start time may be needed occasionally. Only one evening per week on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

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

• Generous tuition reimbursement

• Free parking at facility

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