WOMENS HEALTH SPECIALISTS SC·Appleton, Wisconsin
The CMA assists physicians and APPs with clinical and administrative tasks, including patient intake, vital signs, specimen collection, and medication administration. They also maintain treatment rooms, document patient care, and facilitate communication between departments to ensure quality patient service.
Assists with the examination and treatment of patients within the scope of administrative and clinical tasks as delegated by the physician/APP. This includes greeting and assisting patients with paperwork, taking blood and giving injections, taking a history and doing vital signs. In addition, the CMA can help in assessing the patient’s condition, identifying problems and making informed decisions regarding appropriate care interventions.
Provide basic patient care as delegated.
Assist in the collection of data and document in the patient chart.
Administering medication and vaccinations under supervision of the provider.
Take patient vital signs, medication history, weight.
Collecting samples (e.g., blood, urine, etc.).
Assist with procedures under direct supervision of the Provider
Record nursing care given and report to the appropriate person (RN or Provider) changes in the condition of a patient.
Participate with other health team members in meeting basic patient needs.
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
Verbatim transmission of the provider medication, prescription, laboratory, diagnostic imaging orders.
If applicable to employee’s designated licensure and education, inserts and cares for urinary catheters under the supervision of an MD/DO, APP or RN.
Place outgoing calls for the communication of results under the direct supervision of the MD/APP discussing only what is directly stated in the result note. No incoming calls transcribed.
Actively participate in employee orientation, ongoing in-service programs, staff meetings, continuous quality improvement, and periodic performance/protocol evaluations and development.
Maintain current nursing skills and knowledge base by completion of mandatory continuing education.
Reinforce teachings provided by an RN or provider and provide basic healthcare instruction (LPN only).
Ability to fill in in other departments in the clinic as needed, including but not limited to lab and scribe.
Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Work Setting
This position primarily works in a clinical office environment.
Climate controlled office.
Work Attire
This position requires wearing an approved scrub uniform and closed toe shoes.
A uniform jacket is provided.
A name tag is provided and required to be worn during working hours.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Role will have periods of fast paced work as well as periods of slower paced work.
Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone.
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of forty to fifty (40-50) pounds without assistance.
Prolonged repetitive movements of hands, fingers and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Must be able to handle high stress situations with multiple tasks having similar deadlines.
There is frequent reaching, handling of equipment/instruments while attending to the patient’s needs.
Near visual acuity.
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
Occasional contact with aggressive or combative patients.
Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your protection and the patients.
Possible exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
Tools and Technology
Scanners/Copy Machines: Calendar and scheduling software
Electronic mail software (including Outlook)
Medical software - EPIC
Microsoft Office suite software
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
Candidates must hold a current LPN license in Wisconsin or a recognized Medical Assistant credential, along with BLS and CPR certifications. A minimum of one year of OB experience is preferred, and the role requires proficiency in medical office equipment and clinical procedures.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.
