Gundersen Health System Hillsboro , WI 54634
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining skill competency in the following: Rooms the patient and obtains and documents vital signs, chief complaint and history; reviews and documents medication history, including discrepancies.
Administers and documents treatments.
Assists the physician/RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures.
Verifies new and refill prescriptions, contacts pharmacies.
Uses the electronic medical record proficiently; transmits information electronically.
Gathers and documents objective information during phone interactions and shares with physician and/or RN, who determines care.
Maintains sterile technique, body substance isolation and infection control precautions when required.
Incorporates and documents patient/family readiness to learn when reinforcing teaching initiated by the physician and/or RN; and
Demonstrates respect for every individual's culture by providing culturally competent care.
Contributes to the success of the team through participation in staff meetings, quality improvement activities, team-building exercises, etc.
Promotes a healing environment for patients, families, and co-workers.
Professional and Organizational Responsibilities: Maintains competency and contributes to the Gundersen Health System mission and strategic plan.
Performs other job-related responsibilities as required.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Graduate of a medical assistant program, practical nursing program or vocational nurse program. Or High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a medical assistant certification.
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
6 months experience in a healthcare setting.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Certification will be required within 18 months of hire date by one of the following:
American Association of Medical Assistants as a Certified Medical Assistant
National Healthcareer Association as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
National Center for Competency Testing as a National Certified Medical Assistant; or
American Medical Technologists as a Registered Medical Assistant National Association for Health Professionals as a Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Some departments may require additional certifications. For example, if a Medical Assistant is working with a Chiropractor, they will need a Wisconsin Chiropractic Technician Certification (CHIROTEC).
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
Unit/Department Specific OSHA Category:
Category 1
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Static Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching
Reaching
Reaching
Repetitive Actions
Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions
Pounds of force 0-25 Repetitive Actions
Balance
Balance
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Megan Wopat
Recruiter Email Address:
MJWopat@gundersenhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gundersen Health System