Clinical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cannon Falls

1.0 FTE - Day Shift

Clinical Assistant - Starting Pay - $20.40 to $29.98 (based on experience)

Certified Medical Assistant - Starting Pay - $20.57 to $30.86 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Clinical Assistant

Qualifications:

• Prior computer experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• General knowledge of Accounts Receivable
• Vital sign measurement (training available)
• CNA experience preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Greets patients, caregivers, and visitors to the department in a professional and friendly manner.
• Completes basic rooming standards per departmental guidelines such as obtaining height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
• Ensures accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Prepares patients for examination and procedures.
• Helps clinician or clinical support staff during patient exams or minor procedures.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• May order department supplies.
• Registers patients, sets up insurance, and verifies demographics each time a patient arrives at the clinic.
• Assists with processing patient paperwork, forms, and referrals.
• May schedule and verify patient appointments.
• Attends education and training seminars.
• Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Qualifications:

• Completion of Medical Assistant program
• Required to be a Certified (CMA) or Registered MA (RMA)
• BLS certification
• Previous clinic experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner, and in collaboration with the RN and healthcare team.
• Greets and welcomes patients. Escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Collects and documents patient information, clinical data, and other relevant information such as vital signs, height/weight, allergies, active medication list, chief complaint, pain score, current symptoms, and registry updates.
• Confirms and clarifies orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Prepares, administers, and documents oral and injectable medications and vaccines, per provider orders.
  • May not give IM RhoGam or IM Narcotics.
• Collects, prepares, and processes laboratory specimens for testing.
• Performs, prepares for, and assists with taking x-rays, based on competency.
• Performs, prepares for, and assists with in-office procedures such as EKGs. Schedules procedures, referrals, and specialty services and testing.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Provides and reinforces appropriate age-specific patient education, health information materials, and community resources, as directed. Identifies patient’s need for additional information and refers to RN.
• Performs time-sensitive delegated tasks which includes, but not limited to, requests for prescription refills per protocols and EHR messages.
• Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms, special order items, and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms, and equipment. Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly. Recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments.
• Maintains OMC organization and nursing competencies pertinent to area of practice.
• Manages information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice and demonstrated competency