CMA/Practice Coordinator

OakLeaf Clinics – Foot & Ankle has an exciting, new position available to work alongside our foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Andrea Cifaldi, as a Certified Medical Assistant/Practice Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for a driven, self-motivated CMA to gain experience working with Dr. Cifaldi and to assist in the expansion of her practice! Dr. Andrea Cifaldi provides comprehensive foot and ankle care for a variety of ages and concerns and is looking to add to her team to support her growing clinic.

Dr. Cifaldi, an Eau Claire native, completed her fellowship training at a nationally recognized top reconstructive foot and ankle surgery program and is excited to bring her expertise to the Chippewa Valley. She offers surgical and non-surgical options for many foot and ankle ailments and will work with you to determine the best treatment plan. Outside of patient care, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Patrick, and their young children.

OakLeaf Clinics is dedicated to providing our patients with compassion, trust, and a lifetime of individualized care. Our healthcare team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical assistants working in concert with laboratory/imaging services to offer individualized care to the Chippewa Valley.

Position description
As the Certified Medical Assistant and Practice Coordinator with OakLeaf Clinics Foot and Ankle Clinic, you will work clinically in a surgically based practice you will assist and be involved in clinical procedures as well as pre- and post-operative patient management. Duties include rooming patients, assisting with procedures, scheduling surgeries, ordering imaging studies (X-ray, CT, MRI, etc.), placing appropriate referrals, coordinating prior authorizations, managing patient phone calls, and completing paperwork to meet patient needs. You will work independently as the practice coordinator to proactively anticipate the needs of the clinic, providing administrative support to ensure that the Foot and Ankle practice runs smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional patient care under supervision or scope of licensure
• Greet patients and prepare them for clinical examination
• Facilitate/perform the gathering of patient information and document accordingly
• Prepare and assist with numerous different in-office procedures and injections including gathering and sanitizing instruments/supplies, drawing up medications, assisting with procedures, and applying dressings under supervision
• Assist in postoperative patient care including assisting with removal of sutures/staples and dressing changes
• Restock exam rooms, clean instruments, maintain medical supply inventory, and reorder medical supplies as needed
• Coordinate patient care through various communication pools by scheduling follow-up appointments, sending referrals, ordering imaging studies, and managing surgical scheduling
• Fit and dispense orthotics, braces, walking boots and other DME under the direction of physician
• Return patient phone calls and communicate recommendations to patients over the phone based on scope of licensure
• Complete patient paperwork as needed
• Work as a team with the physician, office staff, imaging department, and referring providers to provide excellent patient experience and in an efficient office setting
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

• CMA, LPN
• 2 years of clinical experience, preferred
• Prior Epic experience, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to thrive in an efficient, fast-paced clinical environment
• Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-focused care
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills

Part-Time, Monday-Friday;

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21