Medical Assistant / Care Team Coordinator - Primary Care

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Job Title : Medical Assistant / Care Team Coordinator - Primary Care

Cost Center : 301451099 Minocqua-Primary Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 35

Employee Type : Regular

Work Shift : Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)

Job Description : Job Summary

The Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients' care, comfort, and safety. The Medical Assistant performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic's mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Job Qualifications

Education / Experience

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

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

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.

Job Summary

The Care Team Coordinator - CMA functions as an important member of the organization's healthcare team and is responsible for delegated tasks under the direct supervision of a provider. The Care Team Coordinator - CMA rooms the patient, completes team documentation and performs in-between visit functions within the specific team care structure to provide excellent patient care to those we serve.

Job Qualifications

Education

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required : Graduate of a medical assistant (MA) or license practical nurse (LPN) program OR applicable coursework to obtain license below.

Preferred / Optional : None

Experience

Minimum Required : None

Preferred / Optional : One year experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Certifications / Licenses

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

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

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

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs : Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his / her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he / she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.