Patient Care Float/MA or Patient Care Floater/CMA

Description

Patient Care Floater/MA

The Patient Care Float Medical Assistant (MA performs Medical Assistant duties in multiple departments as assigned on a routine "fill-in" basis. This position functions as an important member of the healthcare teams by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The MA performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

WORK SHIFT

Mon - Fri; 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; variable days and hours as needed. Primarily located in Rice Lake with potential assistance to Chippewa, Eau Claire, Lake Hallie, Oakwood, Menomonie, Riverview, Cumberland and Hayward.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Minimum Required: One of the following:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program

• Documented successful completion of the following courses or (their recognized course equivalent):

• Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class.

• Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class.

• Pharmacology from an accredited institution.

• Two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire.

Preferred/Optional: Experience in healthcare experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

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Patient Care Floater/CMA

The Patient Care Float Certified Medical Assistant (CM performs Medical Assistant duties in multiple departments as assigned on a routine "fill-in" basis. This position functions as an important member of the healthcare teams by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The individual performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

WORK SHIFT

Mon - Fri; 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; variable days and hours as needed. Primarily located in Rice Lake with potential assistance to Chippewa, Eau Claire, Lake Hallie, Oakwood, Menomonie, Riverview, Cumberland and Hayward.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Minimum Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Experience in healthcare.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification awarded by the American Association or Medical Assistants (AAMA)

• Registered Medical Assistant registration from the American Medical Technologist (AMT)

• Registered Medical Assistant registry from the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

• Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin or equivalent.

• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.