CMA / LPN Employer Services
This position would be 12 hours during the summer and 26 hours during the
academic year.
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for pre-visit planning, standard rooming
responsibilities, assisting with procedures, discharge instructions and carries
out both administrative and clinical tasks as directed by a medical provider.
This position is instrumental in helping the patient feel at ease while
collaborating with the provider throughout the patient's visit.
What you will do
• Room patients, perform and document vital signs and patient backgrounds.
• Greet patients in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner and check-in patients
and verify that all
necessary information is accurate and complete.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients according to
established protocol.
Identifies and labels specimens. Assists in care of patient prior to, during,
and after collection.
Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products and cleans and
maintains equipment in
work area. Perform and maintain quality control safety checks on all Point of
Care Testing
equipment.
• Coordinate provider schedules and appointments, enter orders and prepare
patient charts.
• Prepare patients and assist medical providers with in-office procedures and
prepare and
administer medications/immunizations.
• Maintain exams rooms and equipment to be within infection control standards.
Monitor vaccine
and lab refrigerator temperatures. Monitor and manage expiration dates of
supplies and
medications. Order supplies/medications as needed and ensure appropriate levels
of medical
supplies for each patient room.
• Route medical inquiries, complaints & messages to appropriate parties.
• Collect required payments, including co-payments, outstanding balances, and
payments due at
the time of service.
• Instruct patients in all urine collection procedures and testing requirements
and obtain and
process urine specimen.
Education Qualifications
* Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or Practical Nursing
program. Required
Experience Qualifications
* Minimum of 160 hours of direct patient care experience as a MA/LPN obtained
through professional MA/LPN work experience or completion of student clinical
rotations. Required
* Current clinical experience as a Medical Assistant Preferred
* Current clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse Preferred
Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of principles and skills needed for practical nurse or medical
assistant to provide patient care
* Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work
environment
* Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills
and behaviors.
* Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high
concentration and energy level
* Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Possess skills to effectively solve problems.
* Proficient in the use of EMR systems, computer, phone, and office equipment.
* Possess effective written and verbal communication.
Licenses and Certifications
* If holds other licenses that supersede CMA/RMA license may practice to the
highest level of licensure with the approval of Quality Resources in writing.
Approval to be kept on file with department supervisor. Employee must
maintain licensure to continue working at higher level of service.
* Certified as a Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or
Registered Medical Assistant in the state of WI through an approved
accreditor. Upon Hire Required
* Valid Practical Nursing license in the state of WI through an approved
accreditor. Upon Hire Required
* CPS/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from
approved program or Prevea sponsored program. Upon Hire Required
Physical Demands
* Sit - Occasionally
* Stand - Frequently
* Walk - Frequently
* Drive - Rarely
* Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
* Bend (Neck) - Frequently
* Bend (Waist) - Frequently
* Squat - Occasionally
* Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
* Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
* Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
* Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
* Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
* Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
* Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
* Reach (Below shoulder level) - Frequently
* Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
* Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
* Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally
Working Conditions
* Extreme cold - Rarely
* Extreme heat - Rarely
* Humidity - Rarely
* Wet - Rarely
* Noise - Occasionally
* Hazards - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
* 5%
Hearing Requirements
* Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
* Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
* Color Discrimination - Constantly
* Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
* Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In
compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify
identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the
required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in
E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify