Clinical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cannon Falls

Olmsted Medical Center•Cannon Falls, MN

20h•$20 - $31

About The Position

Olmsted Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a 1.0 FTE day-shift position in Cannon Falls. The starting pay is $20.40–$29.98 per hour for a Clinical Assistant and $20.57–$30.86 per hour for a CMA, based on experience. External candidate offers are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the applicable range, based on experience. The Clinical Assistant provides patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team, supports patient visits and procedures, documents information in electronic health records, and assists with clinic registration and administrative tasks. The CMA participates in patient care under the direct supervision of a physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner, in collaboration with the RN and healthcare team. CMA duties include collecting and documenting clinical information, carrying out delegated clinical tasks, assisting with procedures and testing, and supporting efficient clinic operations. Employees working at 0.5 FTE or higher are eligible for the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

Clinical Assistant: prior computer experience required.
Clinical Assistant: general knowledge of Accounts Receivable.
Clinical Assistant: BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
CMA: completion of a Medical Assistant program.
CMA: certification as a CMA or registration as an RMA is required.
CMA: BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Assistant: knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Clinical Assistant: CNA experience preferred.
Clinical Assistant: vital-sign measurement knowledge; training is available.
CMA: previous clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Greet patients, caregivers, and visitors professionally and in a friendly manner; for CMA duties, escort patients to exam rooms.
Complete basic rooming standards, including obtaining height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
Ensure accurate documentation in electronic health record systems.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist clinicians or clinical support staff during exams or minor procedures.
Clean and restock exam rooms; order department supplies as applicable.
Register patients, set up insurance, and verify demographics at each clinic arrival.
Assist with patient paperwork, forms, and referrals; schedule and verify appointments as applicable.
Attend education and training seminars.
Maintain a safe work environment and comply with safe-practice standards and standard precautions.
Participate in patient care under the direct supervision of a physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner, in collaboration with the RN and healthcare team.
Collect and document patient information and clinical data, including vital signs, height and weight, allergies, active medications, chief complaint, pain score, current symptoms, and registry updates.
Confirm and clarify orders before implementing delegated tasks.
Prepare, administer, and document oral and injectable medications and vaccines according to provider orders; do not administer IM RhoGam or IM narcotics.
Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens for testing.
Perform, prepare for, and assist with x-rays based on competency; perform, prepare for, and assist with in-office procedures such as EKGs.
Schedule procedures, referrals, specialty services, and testing.
Use aseptic techniques and infection-control principles when performing clinical duties and tasks.
Provide and reinforce age-specific patient education, health information materials, and community resources as directed; identify needs for additional information and refer patients to an RN.
Perform time-sensitive delegated tasks, including prescription refill requests under protocols and EHR messages.
Work with the healthcare team to support smooth patient flow and clinical operations.
Order, stock, and maintain exam rooms, special-order items, and supply storage areas; monitor expiration dates, respond accordingly, and recommend supply-level adjustments based on usage trends.
Maintain OMC organization and nursing competencies pertinent to the practice area.
Manage information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice and demonstrated competency.