Clinic Assistant - CMA - LPN - Internal Med

Job Summary

The Clinic Assistant provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based care across the continuum using a team‑based approach to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient, under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice clinician, RN, or nurse leader.

• Receives and executes orders from the supervising physician or advanced practice clinician.
• Rooms the patient, obtains and documents vital signs and pertinent health information, validates medication reconciliation completion, and prepares the patient for examination.
• Provides documentation support for complex documentation in the electronic health record during provider visits.
• Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the care team to ensure quality, cost‑effective and safe patient‑care practices.
• Addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met.
• Reinforces patient education to improve care outcomes and safe practices.
• Assists the provider/RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures.
• Assists in discharging the patient at the completion of the office visit, reinforcing the after‑visit summary.
• Aids in the completion of medication, laboratory, and radiology orders as needed.
• Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
• Participates in patient panel management.
• Works with care team members to monitor patients who would benefit from recommended health screening, preventative services, and established chronic disease tracking interventions.
• Floats between specialty and primary care locations.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program; preferred.
• One (1) year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician; preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid certification or registration through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or a valid State of Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license (CMA).

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods.
• Transporting patients and/or equipment from one location to another.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents, and aggressive or combative patients.

Days:
Monday – Friday;
Variable shifts between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. No weekends, no holidays. Scheduled weekly hours: 24;
Scheduled FTE: 0.6.

Theda Care Physicians – Encircle – Appleton, Wisconsin.

Whole‑person wellness program with health coaches, relaxation rooms, health‑focused apps, mental health support, and flexible health plan options.

Theda Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Theda Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.