Med Assistant - CRU AMB 0.6FTE

cwi; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in a pediatric setting. You will prepare exam rooms, assist physicians, administer vaccines, collect vitals, and help maintain a smooth clinic flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED/HSED, BLS, and CMA certification preferred; six months of patient-care experience may substitute education. Schedule is three 8-hour days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Graduate of medical assistant program preferred.
• In lieu of this education, 6 months of experience in a patient care role preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
• Directs patients and families to exam rooms.
• Obtains and documents patient's height, weight and vital signs.
• Assists with collection and documentation of patient information and allergies.
• Assists physician in exam and procedures.
• Administers immunizations and injections under supervision.
• Performs point-of-care testing and peripheral blood draws when applicable.
• Transports patients and medications as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Maintains clinic flow and a safe environment.
• Communicates with physicians and staff to maintain clinic operations.

Skills

CMA-Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certified

Pediatric care

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

GED/HSED

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Essential Functions

Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.

Patient Care

• Prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
• Directs patients and families to exam rooms.
• Obtains and document patient's height, weight and vital signs and perform a manual blood pressure.
• Assists with the collection and documentation of patient information such as health screenings, allergies, and home medications. Reports any observations or concerns to the nurse or provider.
• Assists the physician in the exam process and with procedures as directed.
• Administers immunizations and other injections under the direction of the nurse practitioner and/or the physician.
• Performs point of care testing according to established policies, if applicable.
• Performs peripheral blood draws, if applicable under the direction of the nurse practitioner and /or the physician.
• Collects and labels specimens and ensures delivery to the appropriate department.
• Transports stable patients to designated areas and assists the provider in the transport of unstable patients.
• Obtains and transports medications and hand delivers to the designated prescriber per the Medication-Administration policy.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Clinic Operations

• Maintains clinic flow, monitoring patient location and wait time.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment within the clinic area.
• Assures that the quantity of supplies is adequate and appropriate for the clinic needs.
• Assures that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times.
• Addresses any deficiencies or unsafe equipment with the appropriate department. Cleans equipment after use.
• Communicates with physicians, leaders, and staff to maintain clinic operations.

Education

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Required
• Graduate of medical assistant program Preferred
• In lieu of this education, 6 months of experience in a patient care role would be preferred

Experience

• Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or specialty care pediatric setting highly Preferred
• Experience in administering immunizations and other injections Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
• Physical ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds, as well as push and pull when performing cleaning functions.
• Frequently bends, lifts, twists, reached, and squats.
• Occasionally push/pulls and does overhead work.

Licenses and Certifications

• CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

Patient Care Responsibility

Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Clinic Schedule

Three 8 hour days 8:00-4:30pm

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council