Certified Medical Assistant- WOUND CARE DEPT

Medical Assistant Opportunities It's more than a career, it's a callingWisconsin - SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison CampusJob Highlights:Wound Care department: 36-hours per weekWe have opportunities for:MA, CMA or RMA - must be graduates of a school of medical assistingEMTs with a WI licenseParamedics with a WI licenseLPNs with a WI licensePosition duties may include:Patient roomingIn office procedure assistanceInjection and vaccine administrationGeneral clinical administrative tasks in the electronic medical record program (Epic)Schedule:Monday through Friday - shifts will vary between 7:00am-5:00pmNo nights, weekends, or holidaysA well-qualified candidate will be:Comfortable with hands on patient careOpen to new experiences and new challengesAmbitious, motivated, and sympathetic in natureJob Summary:Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider).Job Responsibilities and Requirements:Primary Responsibilities:Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing.Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Education:High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceWisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certificationExperience:No experience requiredPhysical Requirements:Constant standing and walking.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving patients.Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Occasional driving.Required Professional License and/or Certifications:Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndCertified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)OrCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)OrClinical medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)OrMedical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)OrMedical Assistant Certification (MAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)OrNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)OrNationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)OrRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP)OrRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)OrRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:5300010164 SMC Wound CareScheduled Weekly Hours:36Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.