Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - LPN - Dermatology

Thedacare•Neenah, WI

1d•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 quality patient outcomes. The position contributes to clinic goals through compassionate, safe care and a commitment to continuous growth and professional development. The role is based at TCP Dermatology, 1516 S Commercial, Neenah, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and 1.0 FTE. Compliance with department-specific competencies is required.

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).
Comply with department-specific competencies.
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

Receive and execute orders from the overseeing, delegating, or supervising physician or advanced practice clinician.
Room patients, obtain and document vital signs and pertinent health information, validate medication reconciliation completion, and prepare patients for examination.
Provide documentation support for complex documentation in the electronic health record during provider visits.
Assist in meeting patients’ care needs in collaboration with the care team to ensure quality, cost-effective, and safe patient care practices.
Address situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met.
Reinforce patient education to improve care outcomes and safe patient practices.
Assist the provider or RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures.
Assist in discharging patients after office visits, reinforce the after-visit summary, and aid with medication, laboratory, and radiology orders as needed.
Demonstrate professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
Participate in patient panel management and work with care team members to monitor patients who may benefit from recommended health screenings, preventive services, and chronic disease tracking interventions.