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GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE Clinic Medical Assistant in HILLSBORO, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. 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... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/83F4B56090C74883