Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Winona Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Income Protection

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Winona Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the General Surgery clinic. The CMA will support patient care, room patients, take vitals, assist in office surgeries, and manage data in Cerner EMR.

Requires CMA program graduate, CMA certification, and BLS. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to travel to all clinic locations as needed. Competitive starting wage based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Certified Medical Assistant Program
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patients for physicians
• Administer medications and immunizations as ordered
• Assist in surgical procedures in the office setting
• Follow infection control policies and procedures
• Perform pre-visit planning for preventive and problem-focused visits
• Enter patient data into the EMR (Cerner)
• Contact patients with lab results and medication orders
• Coordinate and schedule care for patients referred to specialty care
• Schedule procedures and future appointments
• Coordinate physician schedule in clinic and/or OR
• Ensure nursing supplies and medications are ordered and available
• Act as a mentor for students
• Participate in CSI work and activities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of CMA Program

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Patient Information Database

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Job Category: General Surgery & Wound Care

Requisition Number: CERTI003208

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Winona Health Clinic
Winona, MN 55987, USA

• Pay or shift range:
  Not specified

Description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
General Surgery
0.90 FTE, 72 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 7:30 am - 5 pm
Weekends: No Weekends
Holidays: No Holidays
Starting wage range $20.55-$25.69. Wage placed based on experience.

Position Overview:

The Clinic Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for the care of the clinic patients under the direction of the RN or the provider. The CMA is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The CMA will perform patient care including rooming of patients, performing observations, and gathering of data for the provider. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but is not limited to taking of vital signs, monitoring of patients, assistance with treatments, administration of medications, scheduling and coordination of care for patients referred to specialty care, and general assistance to the provider as needed. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health clinic locations if necessary.

• Taking vital signs and monitoring patients for physicians.
• Administration of medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician.
• Assisting in surgical procedures performed in the office setting.
• Following all infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs pre-visit planning for preventive and problem focused visits.
• Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
• Contacting patients with lab results and medication orders as directed by the provider.
• Coordination and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care.
• Scheduling of procedures, future appointments, or diagnostic studies.
• Coordinating physician schedule in clinic and/or operating room (OR).
• Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
• Acts as a mentor for students.
• Participating in and supporting CSI work and activities.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

Required

• Graduate of Certified Medical Assistant Program
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

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