Certified Medical Assistant

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will assist in providing exceptional nursing care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your responsibilities will include collecting and documenting patient data, preparing patients for discharge, and supporting medical staff during procedures. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a compassionate team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignments and initiates delegated tasks.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School diploma/GED

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WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group 1821 S Stoughton Rd

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the Physician, RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• As appropriate to the environment working in, demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG. Performs 12 lead EKG on patient according to policy and procedures.
• May assist physician and nursing staff with medical procedures.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Turns over rooms after each patient use: Cleans carrier, changes sheets, restocks supplies, disposes of trash, ensures equipment returns to its proper place, and takes care of instrument trays according to the current procedure.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient’s medical record.
• Prepares patients for discharge or completion of patient visit and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Transports patients to a receiving department or facility if indicated.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.
  

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• State of Work Location: Illinois
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Driver’s License State of Issuance
• And
• Advanced EMT - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
• Or
• EMT-Basic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
• Or
• EMT-Intermediate - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Driver License (Class E) - State of Missouri
• And
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
• Or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Driver License - State of Oklahoma
• And
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
• Or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
• Or
• Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate - Oklahoma State Department of Health
• Or
• Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
  

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
  

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 7061050164 East IM

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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