CMA - ENT Clinic - Part Time

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our ENT Clinic team.

Shift:
Part time
Day shift
32 hours bi-weekly Tuesdays and Fridays
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 15-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 5-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin. 

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth. 

The Certified Medical Assistant provides care & support to patients under the direction of the physician or mid-level provider.

Responsibilities of this position include: 

• Rooms patients and reviews health history, addresses preventative maintenance issues and is knowledgeable of age specific growth and development as related to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient as appropriate. Accurately collects and records data as appropriate at the patient contact, meeting the requirements of Rural Health Clinics (as applicable) and The Joint Commission. Assists the provider with medical procedures and exams following Universal Protocol relating to the capabilities and age specific ciriteria of a neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, utilizing protective devices as needed to maintain integrity of medical treatment if necessary.
• Administers medications as directed/ordered by the provider. Demonstrates and understands administration techniques. Recognizes the implications of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, and routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients. Complies with medication refill policies and procedures.
• Performs laboratory testing covered by CLIA, performs venipuncture, prepares specimens for transport, and complies with all quality measures. Ensures all nurse rendered services are captured and verifies completion of ABN form as appropriate. Possesses knowledge of tests and procedures as they relate to specific specialities. Recognizes significant values and works with the provider to notify patients of results and follow up activities in a timely manner as defined by clinic practice/policy. Will be accountable in complying with Universal Protocol policies. Responsible for executing scheduled cleaning/maintenance of equipment and has knowledge of medical equipment repair processes. Able to handle decontamination and sterilization requirements of all clinic equipment.
• Communicates and/or completes provider orders to outside sources (i.e. pharmacy, other clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.). Also assists in the completion of various medical forms (i.e. RTW, school forms, DOT, workers compensation, consent forms, FMLA).
• Screens phone calls, collects all pertinent data, and communicates this information to the provider. Will direct or implement appropriate care utilizing provider direction or preferences.
• Assists with appointment scheduling of office visits/referrals/diagnostic testing/therapies/surgeries. Is also responsible for working with the preauthorization department or insurance companies to initiate referrals and to obtain approvals, pre-certifications and prior authorization for medical care and treatment. Assists in completion of registration and depart process as necessary.
• Willingness to support nursing needs in other clinics or departments as needed.

Requirements of this position include: 

• One year of CMA experience preferred in a clinic or acute care setting
• BLS certificate required
• CMA or RMA certification required