Primary Care Clinic-CMA

Certified Medical Assistant

Job Requirements : Ability to prepare patients for examination. Ability to set-up and clean patient rooms. Ability to assist the provider / physician during exams and procedures. Ability to notify patients of laboratory results as directed by the provider. Ability to collect and prepare laboratory specimens. Ability to provide quality care and procedures within the scope of their CMA Certification; including but not limited to : performing blood draws, performing electrocardiograms, removing sutures, performing simple dressing changes, preparing and administering medications under the direction of the medical provider, while following proper guidelines, protocols, and the policies of Lafayette Hospital + Clinics. Responsible for maintaining department supplies and equipment to facilitate the flow of quality patient care. Responsible for the cleaning of instruments and equipment per manufacturer and departmental policy. Responsible for knowing and following LHCs Attendance Policy. Responsible for knowing and following the Professional Appearance Dress Code. Responsible for attending all training and / or meetings as assigned. Responsible for the maintenance of your individual certification, professional growth, and development. Ability to perform all job duties with professionalism and competence, assisting other members of the patient care team whenever possible. Responsible for assisting in the performance of direct patient care. Ability to provide appropriate education to the patients family, and other health care team members. Assist in creating an environment which lends itself toward creativity, cooperation, and coordination of patient care in the Specialty Clinic. Ability to provide all services and interactions with respect and knowledge of the importance of confidentiality, high integrity and honesty. Ability to interact with all individuals with equally high respect and care; regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, financial background, or other prohibited category. Ability to support a respectful work environment, free from any form of harassment. Ability to demonstrate competency in techniques and skills, to adjust interactions and care to assure accommodation to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, or any other protected category. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, other departments, providers, staff, and relay any concerns or problems to the Primary Care Clinic RN Care Manager. Ability to recognize the need for variations in staffing levels, and make adjustments according to the direction of the Primary Care Clinic RN Care Manager. Ability to stay informed of current LHC activities and be aware of pertinent information which influences employees activities as communicated through Administration, Human Resources, Department Directors, payroll attachments, department meetings, employee notifications or other forms of communication. Ability to comply with all State of Wisconsin and Federal guidelines. Ability to adhere to all infection control standards, quality assurance guidelines, departmental policy communications, and procedure competencies. Ability to follow all LHC departmental policies. Ability to be demonstrate fiscal responsibility, by following all directives given by the Primary Care Clinic - RN Care Manager with respect to the departmental budget, and the monitoring and maintenance of departmental revenues and expenditures.

Other Experience and Qualifications : Ability to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Primary Care Clinic RN Care Manager. Ability, as a member of the LHC team, to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of LHC and work collaboratively to achieve them. Ability to be familiar and comply with all LHC policies and procedures. Demonstrate competency in using Epic electronic medical records, and / or other information systems to ensure effective documentation of patient care preferred. Ability to use infusion pumps, suction machines, oxygen delivery systems, lifts and other transfer devices, as well as ECG machines, cardiac defibrillators, and telemetry monitoring systems. Ability to use other technology and equipment specific to surgical procedures, such as laparoscopy, endoscopy, and arthroscopy equipment. Ability to use office equipment such as the phone / paging systems, copy, scanning, fax, computer and printer options.