Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Certified Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Job Category: General Surgery & Wound Care

Requisition Number: CERTI
003043

• Full-Time
• On-site

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• Pay or shift range: $20.55 USD to $25.69 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Overview: The Clinic Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for the care of the clinic patients under the direction of the RN or the provider. The CMA is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The CMA will perform patient care including rooming of patients, performing observations, and gathering of data for the provider.

Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but is not limited to taking of vital signs, monitoring of patients, assistance with treatments, administration of medications, scheduling and coordination of care for patients referred to specialty care, and general assistance to the provider as needed. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health clinic locations if necessary.

• Taking vital signs and monitoring patients for physicians.
• Administration of medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician.
• Assisting in surgical procedures performed in the office setting.
• Following all infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs pre-visit planning for preventive and problem focused visits.
• Inputting all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
• Contacting patients with lab results and medication orders as directed by the provider.
• Coordination and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care.
• Scheduling of procedures, future appointments, or diagnostic studies.
• Coordinating physician schedule in clinic and/or operating room (OR).
• Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
• Acts as a mentor for students.
• Participating in and supporting CSI work and activities.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Graduate of Certified Medical Assistant Program.
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• Basic Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database.

• Health Insurance:
  Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives.
• Income Protection:
  Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• Retirement Planning:
  Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being.
• Education & Development:
  Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth.
• Employee Discounts:
  Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to all pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.