Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) LPN - Internal Med

Thedacare • City of Berlin, WI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based care across the continuum using a team-based approach to meet patients’ physical and psychosocial needs. Under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice clinician, RN, or nurse leader, the role performs patient-centered care and collaborates with the care team to support high-quality patient outcomes. The position contributes to clinic goals through compassionate, safe care and ongoing professional development.

The schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Wednesday from 6:45 AM to 4:30 PM. The employee may assist with Walk-In Clinic weekend coverage as needed, whether voluntary or assigned, and may float to other clinics on campus when the primary provider is out or coverage is needed. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE) at ThedaCare Medical Center – Berlin in Berlin, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Valid certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or a valid State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receives and executes orders from the overseeing, delegating, or supervising physician or advanced practice clinician.
• Rooms patients; obtains and documents vital signs and pertinent health information; validates medication reconciliation completion; and prepares patients for examination.
• Provides documentation support for complex documentation in the electronic health record during provider visits.
• Collaborates with the care team to meet patient needs and ensure quality, cost-effective, and safe care.
• Addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met.
• Reinforces patient education to improve care outcomes and promote safe practices.
• Assists the provider or RN with performing and documenting tests and procedures.
• Assists with patient discharge after office visits, reinforces the after-visit summary, and aids in completing medication, laboratory, and radiology orders as needed.
• Maintains professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
• Participates in patient panel management and works with care team members to monitor patients who may benefit from recommended health screenings, preventive services, and chronic disease tracking interventions.
• Assists with Walk-In Clinic weekend coverage as needed, whether voluntary or assigned.
• Floats to other clinics on campus when the primary provider is out of the office or clinic coverage is needed.
• Complies with department-specific competencies.

Benefits

• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays and team member cost-sharing premiums.
• Daycare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed