LPN - CMA - Clinic Assistant - Peds

Thedacare•Neenah, WI

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic 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 Clinic Assistant performs patient-centered care and collaborates with the care team to support high-quality patient outcomes. The role contributes to clinic goals through compassionate, safe care and a commitment to continuous growth and professional development. The position is at ThedaCare Physicians - Peds Neenah in Neenah, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with hours that can vary between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The role also requires 5–6 weekends per year, working 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It is scheduled for 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE) and is classified as non-overtime-exempt.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
For the CMA qualification, hold valid certification or registration through AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT, or hold a valid Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a medical assistant program.
One year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician.

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.
Collaborate with the care team to meet patient care needs and support 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 with patient discharge at the end of office visits by reinforcing the after-visit summary, and aid in completing medication, laboratory, and radiology orders as needed.
Maintain 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 would benefit from recommended health screenings, preventive services, and chronic disease tracking interventions.