3 Medical Assistant or LPN | Mondovi Clinic Jobs in Whitehall, WI
Gundersen Health System is Hiring a Medical Assistant or LPN | Mondovi Clinic Near Whitehall, WI
Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join the team working primarily at our new clinic location in Mondovi, WI.
This is your opportunity to be a part of a growing health system focused on staff, patients, and the communities we serve!
What you will do:
Work 40 hours/week in our Family Medicine Clinic
Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am-5pm
No weekends or Holidays
Train at the Whitehall, Blair, and/or Independence Clinic locations
Future travel/work to Whitehall, Blair, and/or Independence as needed
What you will get:
Generous benefits, including our top-rated retirement plan
Opportunities for growth and development and guidance from our Career Development Center
A work place culture you are proud to be a part of
What you need:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or LPN program
MA Certification within 18 months of hire
If a LPN, need to be licensed in the state of practice
Minimum 1 year experience is desired
Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 66 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care c ombined with the right amount of love. We call it Love Medicine and it’s who we are.
Job Description:
The Medical Assistant (MA), while working within the scope of only those acts which are delegated by the supervising physician or registered nurse (RN), provides direct patient care to assist in meeting individual and age-specific needs of patients and families/significant others. This responsibility includes provision of compassionate, safe, and competent care as delegated by physician or RN. The MA receives daily direction and provides daily organizational support for the physician and team. The need for direct or general supervision is determined based on standards of practice and includes complexity of patients, competency, and education.
Direct supervision is defined as working side by side to observe, coordinate and direct firsthand the practice of another. General supervision is defined as available to observe, coordinate and direct the practice of another.
Major Responsibilities:
The MA :
1. Accepts delegation from the physician and RN and i s responsible for delivering care in accordance with the p atient's p lan of c ar e, and in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.
2. C ontributes to the plan of care by collecting and reporting patient data . Gathers data in support of the comprehensive assessment and care planning conducted by the physician or RN .
3. O bserves and reports the patient's response to care as well as significant symptoms or changes in patient status to the RN or physician .
4 . D o cument s accurately all aspects of care in an appropriate and timely manner, and in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines.
5 . I ncorporate s the patient’s/family's readiness to learn when reinforcing teaching initiated by an RN or physician to achieve optimal, age- specific, and individualized care.
6 . D emonstrates respect for all individuals and promotes a healing environment for patients, families, and co-workers.
7 . M aintains competency and contributes to the Gundersen Health System mission and strategic plan including but not limited to:
Rooms patients and obtains and documents components of rooming process
Assists the physician/RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures
Verifies new and refill prescriptions, contacts pharmacies
Uses the electronic medical record proficiently ; transmits information electronically
Gathers and documents objective information during phone interactions and shares with physician and/or RN who determine care
Maintains sterile technique and infection control standards as required
8 . P ossesses excellent communication skills and contributes to success of the team through participation in staff meetings , quality improvement projects and committees, etc.
9 . Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational N urse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN
Or
High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification
Licensure and Certifications
REQUIRED
If a Medical Assistant : Certification is required within 18 months of hire date by one of the following:
American Association of Medical Assistants as a Certified Medical Assistant
National Healthcareer Association as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
National Center for Competency Testing as a National Certified Medical Assistant; or
American Medical Technologists as a Registered Medical Assistant
National Association for Health Professionals as a Nationally Registered Certified Medical
Assistant
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Some departments may require additional certifications. For example, if a Medical Assistant is working with a Chiropractor, they will need a Wisconsin Chiropractic Technician Certification (CHIROTEC).
If a Practical or Vocational Nurse : Licensed minimally in the State of practice, some positions may require additional State LPN licensure.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older) Unit/Department Specific
OSHA Category:
Category 1 – All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infections materials
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Static Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Nikki Frahm-WardRecruiter Email Address:
nmfrahmw@gundersenhealth.orgEqual Opportunity Employer
Job Summary
Full Time
$35k-41k (estimate)
06/10/2024
08/09/2024
gundlluth.org
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