Medical Support Staff - CNA/CMA/RMA/EMT/LPN

ALCONA HEALTH CENTER; Alpena (MI); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Zusammenfassung

Alcona Health Center in Alpena, MI is seeking Medical Support Staff (CNA, CMA, RMA, EMT, or LPN) to support providers and care teams. The role involves direct patient care, triage, and documentation in the EMR system.

Starting employees benefit from full‑time hours, holiday/vacation time, health insurance, retirement plan, and continuing education support. BCLS/CPR and qualifying credentials are required or obtainable within six months.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold current CNA, CMA, RMA, EMT or LPN credential.
• CPR/BCLS certification required or obtainable within 6 months of start.

Aufgaben

• Support and assist clinical providers and professionals.
• Participate in care team huddles; identify patient needs and reschedule as needed.
• Screen and respond to patient messages; document in EMR.
• Conduct patient assessments; record vitals and pre-exam data.
• Document data in patient records; update medications and allergies.
• Assist in all prescribed medical tasks under provider direction.

Kenntnisse

BCLS CPR

EHR / EMR literacy

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

CNA certification

Medical Assistant certification

LPN license

EMT certification

RMA certification

Tools

EHR software

Jobbeschreibung

Medical Support Staff - CNA, CMA, RMA, EMT, or LPN

Job ID: A26-121

Location: Alpena

About Our Family:

Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non‑profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Northern MI communities we serve, offering medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services. As a member of the AHC family, you will join a team of over 300 coworkers, all devoted to providing quality health care to all residents of our communities, regardless of their ability to pay.

Your Valued Contributions:

Within the applicable scope of current certification, licensure, competency, and/or credential, assist providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists in examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, and treatment of patients under direction of a Medical Provider. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, NCQA, PCMH, government standards and company policies and procedures.

• Supports and assists clinical providers and professionals.


• Participate in huddles with provider and care team. Identify scheduling opportunities, determine special needs for patients arriving that clinic day, identify patients who need care outside of their scheduled visit, and those with missed appointments needing rescheduling.


• Screen and respond to patient phone messages in a timely manner according to health center guidelines, collaborate with provider, act on provider response, and communicate with patient; document task communications in EMR.


• Provide complete patient assessment, including consistently and accurately gathering information such as vital signs and pre‑examination procedures. This also involves the assessment of injuries or symptoms, learning about past medical problems of the patient and other pertinent facts the provider needs to identify and treat the medical problem.


• Accurately and consistently document data and assessments in the patient record. May use a computer system and information technology to ensure standard documentation, coding, and completion as required by law and policy.


• Reconciles patient’s medications and allergies at every visit. Adds medications to the medication module, discontinues medications from the medication module with provider’s knowledge and renews medications per provider orders. Updates allergy list per patient self-report, witnessed reaction or verified documentation. Ensures medication dates are updated to match the current year.


• Within scope of practice and direction of the provider, assist in all aspects of patient consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow‑up care.


• Execute medical regimens, including MSS workflow and monitoring inventory, and nursing interventions, including tracking patient orders, as appropriate for the setting and their competency.


• Maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of work, examination, and treatment areas; clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain equipment and instruments following universal precautions, infection control and hazardous waste removal practices.


• In collaboration with the provider, provide patient health counseling and instruction.


• Maintains a general understanding of UDS measures, MQIC guidelines, HEDIS measures, PCMH and NCQA standards. Utilizes appropriate resources to guide practice, i.e., Lippincott manual, MQIC guidelines, etc.


• Perform routine medical tasks within the scope of license or certification:


• Administers patient care, independently and skillfully applying both simple and complex techniques and processes that are specific to the needs of the patient including I.V. catheter insertion (based on credential), phlebotomy (if deemed competent), electrocardiograms, urinalysis, pregnancy testing and laboratory tests, and other testing as directed by the medical provider.


• Skillfully and competently prepare and administer medications, immunizations, and injections as directed by the medical provider. (Not applicable if not credentialed to do so.)


• Understands autoclave use, consistently cleans and sterilizes equipment.


• Draw, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider once deemed competent if not already supported by active credential.


• Perform designated diagnostic tests as directed by provider.


• Recognizes and reacts effectively to emergency situations, seeks assistance, and intervenes appropriately and within scope of practice. Notifies the appropriate people in the event of a medical emergency.


• Provides detailed patient education to patient and family members i.e., use of a nebulizer, giving an injection, dressing a wound, etc. following prescribed teaching plans.


• General Tasks


• Answers telephone, takes messages, schedules appointments, tests, or procedures, arranges referrals, and performs other administrative duties to meet the needs of patients, co‑workers, and the department. Staff telephone messages will be checked at least twice daily, and calls returned same day. Work email will be checked daily.


• Initiates communication with patient and family to determine individual needs of patients, families, and significant others.


• Recognizes limitations and initiates communication with co‑workers and colleagues to share and exchange ideas and information about related activities and needs.


• Initiates contact with new employees and students assessing level of competency and helping to develop their skills and knowledge.


• Ensures timely completion of referrals and prior authorization forms according to the patient’s insurance for specialty clinics, medications, and testing.

Required Training & Experience:

• Possesses a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification or obtain within six (6) months of start of employment.


• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program (certification or registration strongly preferred), completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant course (CNA), or possess licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, EMT or Paramedic.


• Possesses the ability to secure transportation to allow for reliable and timely work attendance, including when business is required to be conducted at sites other than your primary worksite.


• Ability to use the Electronic Health Records system effectively.

We're Here For You:

• Supporting Balance: As a part of our family, you will work full time (40 hours/week) with a starting wage dependent on education and experience. Numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days are also offered.


• Supporting Your Health: Low deductible Medical, Rx, Vision & Dental insurance at a minimal cost for employees.


• Supporting Your Future: Retirement Savings Plan, FSA, Life, AD&D, & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.


• Supporting Your Education: Continuing Education Assistance program. Employment with AHC may also qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Ready To Get Started?

Questions can be sent to [e-mail]

Fighting Against Discrimination:

Alcona Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alcona Health Center is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alcona Health Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and transgender status), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alcona Health Center will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alcona Health Center encourages applicants of all ages.

Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.