Medical Assistant, Certified​/LPN - Family Practice

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The Medical Assistant performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic’s mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Minimum

Required:

One of the following:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
• Documented successful completion of the following courses or (their recognized course equivalent):

• Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed online through Universal Class.
• Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed online through Universal Class.
• Pharmacology from an accredited institution.

• Two years of Medical Assistant‑related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire.

Preferred/Optional: Experience in healthcare experience.

Minimum

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

OR

The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare teams by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The individual performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System’s (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum

Required:

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma OR applicable coursework to obtain license below.

Preferred/Optional: None

Minimum

Required:

None

Preferred/Optional: Experience in healthcare.

Minimum

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant registration from the American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Registered Medical Assistant registry from the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin or equivalent
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

OR

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a primary care provider, as part of the healthcare team, and is responsible for providing general clinical nursing support. The individual is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care required for the patient and will assist in the development and revision of patient’s care plan.

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum

Required:

Knowledge of patient care standards and practices acquired through graduation from an accredited LPN program or documentation of nursing education and training through an accredited Registered Nurse program that meets state requirements to take LPN boards.

Preferred/Optional: Licensed practical nurse (LPN) diploma. Associate degree in nursing.

Minimum

Required:

Experience working with patient care. Demonstrated proficiency with verbal, non-verbal and written…