Location
Berlin, Connecticut
The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based care under supervision, performing tasks like rooming patients, documenting vital signs, and assisting providers with procedures. They are responsible for ensuring quality, cost-effective, and safe patient care practices while reinforcing patient education and participating in panel management.
Candidates must possess either a valid certification/registration from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or a valid State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license, along with American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The role requires the physical ability to move freely, bend, and lift up to fifty pounds, and involves exposure to bodily fluids and sharp objects.
Schedule: Part-time, 3 days per week Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Will support Internal Medicine, Walk-In, and Family Practice Cross-trained to float where needed KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Receives and executes orders from the overseeing, delegating, or supervising physician or advanced practice clinician. Rooms the patient, obtains and documents vital signs and pertinent health information, validates medication reconciliation completion, and prepares patient for examination. Provides documentation support for complex documentation in electronic health record during provider visit. Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the care team to ensure quality, cost-effective and safe patient care practices. Addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met. Reinforces patient education to improve care outcomes and safe patient practices. Assists the provider/RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures. Assists in discharging the patient at the completion of the office visit reinforcing the after visit summary. Aids in the completion of medication, laboratory, and radiology orders as needed. Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers. Participates in patient panel management. Works with care team members to monitor patients who would benefit from recommended health screening, preventative services, and established chronic disease tracking interventions.
Valid certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or a valid State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license. Some departments may require additional certifications. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Scheduled FTE: 0.6 Location: ThedaCare Physicians - Berlin - Berlin,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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