Medical Assistant, Certified

NorthLakes Community Clinic • Cumberland, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant supports the delivery of whole-person quality care by engaging patients and all members of the care team to deliver patient-centered care. This position would be covering both Cumberland and Turtle Lake clinics. Salary begins at $20.45 + per hour depending on experience. The MA plays a key role in promoting access to care by removing barriers, engaging patients in preventative care and assisting them with their treatment plans. Participates in delivering whole-person quality care to improve patient outcomes. Participates in daily huddle and pre-visit planning with care team to address care needs effectively. Rooms patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. Engages patients regarding current symptoms, medications, allergies and other health related information using standardized screeners, and update EHR. Prepares rooms and patients for medical exams and assists with treatments and procedures. Gives injections, tests and procedures (e.g., EKGs, blood tests) and may perform routine laboratory tests. Prepares charts for refill requests, responds to patients requests in consultation with medical providers and RN. Cleans and sterilizes instruments. Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials. Coordinates referrals including coordination with other departments and facilities to support follow up appointments. Reviews and understands immunization status of patients along with other preventative interventions, and assists teams in engaging patients around preventative care. Works with care teams and other staff in strategies for preventative care and improving patient health outcomes. Engages patients with their treatment plan and coordinates with other care team members to support whole-person care (e.g., RN, Community Health Worker,, etc.) Gathers relevant information about social drivers of health including social history, gender identity, to help deliver culturally informed care. Identifies barriers to wellness and helps coordinate assistance for patients (e.g., insurance, PAs, transportation, pharmacy, etc.). Helps assist with hospital admissions and outside referrals as directed by providers. Schedules appointments, maintains electronic medical records and documents all relevant patient information in the EHR.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assisting certification by national agency required.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school or completion of Medical Assistant program; three or more months related experience with; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR certification required for all roles.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must reside within NorthLakes' service area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout employment.
• Certification from an accredited agency within 12 months of hire is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the medical provider, collaborates with the care team in the delivery of patient-centered care.
• Rooms patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Engages patients regarding current symptoms, medications, allergies and other health related information using standardized screeners, and update EHR.
• Prepares rooms and patients for medical exams and assists with treatments and procedures.
• Gives injections, tests and procedures (e.g., EKGs, blood tests) and may perform routine laboratory tests.
• Prepares charts for refill requests, responds to patients requests in consultation with medical providers and RN.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Coordinates referrals including coordination with other departments and facilities to support follow up appointments.
• Reviews and understands immunization status of patients along with other preventative interventions, and assists teams in engaging patients around preventative care.
• Works with care teams and other staff in strategies for preventative care and improving patient health outcomes.
• Engages patients with their treatment plan and coordinates with other care team members to support whole-person care (e.g., RN, Community Health Worker,, etc.)
• Gathers relevant information about social drivers of health including social history, gender identity, to help deliver culturally informed care.
• Identifies barriers to wellness and helps coordinate assistance for patients (e.g., insurance, PAs, transportation, pharmacy, etc.).
• Helps assist with hospital admissions and outside referrals as directed by providers.
• Schedules appointments, maintains electronic medical records and documents all relevant patient information in the EHR.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank
• 403(b) with a 4% employer match
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and Wellness reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree