What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic CMA or LPN - Orthopedic Specialty Clinics position at Upland Hills Health?
Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Upland Hills Health - Orthopedic Specialty Clinic
Role & Department: Clinic CMA/LPN working in the Orthopedic Specialty Clinic (Hospital Campus location)
Hours & Shift: Full-time 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) day shift position. Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. hours will vary some. No weekends or holidays.
Role Responsibilities:
- Will prepare patients for the health care visit and perform nursing procedures under supervision of the health care provider
- Assist with exams and reviews and/or records medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment
- Preparing laboratory specimens; perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory tests if required
- Sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications, authorizing drug refills as directed
- E-prescribing prescriptions to pharmacies as directed
- Assisting patients with getting imaging tests & lab work scheduled and completed to maintain patient flow in the clinic
- Taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings
- Keep clinic and exam rooms stocked with adequate supplies
- Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to health care providers
- May participate in organizational and departmental CQI activities
- Will communicate professionally and friendly with customers at all times
- Assist with scheduling specialty appointments in a timely manner
- Assist with billing and coding of care provided and insurance processing on a daily basis
- May be required to assist in other clinics as needed
Qualifications:
- Candidates should have completed a Medical Assistant Training program, prefer those that are Certified Medical Assistants or be Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Wisconsin
- Previous experience working in a medical clinic is beneficial
- BLS (Basic Life Support) is required
- Prior experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred but not required
- Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software programs is beneficial
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
- Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
- Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
- Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!
Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!
Posting date: December 23, 2024
