Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Clinic Medical Assistant (CMA)

Position Purpose:

Provides support in the medical field by performing various medical and clerical activities to assure quality care and a more efficient workplace.

What you Will Do:

• Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit.  Assists with exams/procedures as requested. 

• Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk. 

• Obtains and reviews basic health history information. 

• Utilizes written Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa policies/procedures and universal precautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures. 

• Reports and documents all critical lab/diagnostic test values to provider. 

• Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc.

• Assists in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. 

• Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record. 

• Refers patient to provider/registered nurse if patient education is required. 

• Completes charge ticket/submits charges in electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtains ABN per e-LMRP as necessary.

• Utilizes proper procedure for administering medications with emphasis on patient safety.  Documents administration of medications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Graduate of an approved school for medical assistant required.

• Credentialed as a medical assistant is required (CMA, RMA, NCMA). CCMA certification is accepted with successful completion of a training program

• A minimum of six months work experience in a health care facility performing duties relating to patient care is preferred. Additional experience involving computer knowledge.

• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

  Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 3 years

Clinic Nurse (LPN)

Position Purpose:

Clinic Nurse is a professional nursing position that provides quality patient care and is a patient advocate.

What you will do:

• Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain assessment, medication reconciliation, and fall risk. 

• Obtains and reviews basic health history information.

• Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit.  Assists with exams/procedures as requested. 

• Utilizes written MercyOne Medical Center – New Hampton policies/procedures and universal precautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures. 

• Reports and documents all critical lab/diagnostic test values to provider.  Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc.

• Assists in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. 

• Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record.  Refers patient to provider/nurse if further patient education is required.  Obtains appropriate waiver/consent.

• Completes charges to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtains ABNs or Prior Authorizations as necessary.

• Utilizes proper procedure for administering medications and treatments with emphasis on patient safety. 

• Documents administration of medications and treatments.

• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. 

Hours/Schedule:

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