What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN) -0.80FTE ENT position at St Croix Health?
Description
Job Summary:
The Clinical Assistant is responsible for rooming and interviewing patients, recording medical history and physical condition information prior to the practitioner providing treatment. This position obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. The Clinical Assistant is also responsible for patient correspondence and follow-up activities.
This position will report to the Specialty RN manager and will be required to work 4 days per week supporting the ENT, (ear, nose and throat specialist). You will not have any weekends or holidays and the shifts will be at our St. Croix and Lindstrom locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under direction of provider.
- Room patients
- Assist providers with procedures, examinations or treatments
- Monitor patient condition during treatments, procedures or activities
- Sterilize medical equipment or instruments
- Administer immunizations per protocol
- Record patient medical histories
- Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use
- Collect specimens from patients and prepare for testing
- Complete appropriate documentation in EMR
2. Manages patient follow-up activities and responsibilities.
- Document patient phone calls and follow-up data in EMR
- Maintain medical facility records
- Schedule patient procedures and appointments
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients and/or family members
- Follow-up regarding patient plans, lab letters and other documents in a timely and accurate manner
- Process other requests, including medication prior authorizations
3. Complies with department and facility standards.
- Understand Clinic Policies and Procedures
- Perform work according to organization policies and procedures
4. Other duties as assigned.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment
- Order medical supplies or equipment
Requirements
Education & Licensure:
- Graduate of approved Medical Assistant program and
- Valid CMA certification or
- Graduate of approved LPN program and
- Valid LPN license
Experience:
- Prior clinic experience preferred
- Previous experience with Epic or Excellian software desired
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Flexible and willing to fill different roles as needed
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities
- Positively contributes to a team environment, assisting the organization in achieving goals and objectives
- Strong customer service skills
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
St. Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.
Mission
We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.
Vision
To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.
Values
People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.
Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- 403b retirement program with employer match
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Wellbeing incentive program
- Free parking
- Employee prescription discount program
St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80 providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.
Salary : $36,600 - $46,300
