1 Patient Care jobs in Ishpeming

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**Job Title:**
Medical Assistant/Certified or LPN - Primary Care
**Cost Center:**
603321099 Marquette MI-Family Practice
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
**Employee Type:**
Regular
**Work Shift:**
40 Normal (United States of America)
**Job Description:**
**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.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**
**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 on line through Universal Class.
+ Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed on line 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.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**
_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._
**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**
**JOB SUMMARY**
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.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
_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
**EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Required:** None
**Preferred/Optional:** Experience in healthcare.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**
_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._
**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 or 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**
**JOB SUMMARY**
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.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
_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.
**EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Required:** Experience working with patient care. Demonstrated proficiency with verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
**Preferred/Optional:** Experience as a licensed practical nurse within an area relative to the hiring department.
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**
_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._
**Minimum Required:** Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the applicable State. 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**
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Care Team Coordinator (Non-Certified) functions as an important member of the organization's healthcare team and is responsible for delegated tasks under the direct supervision of a provider. The Care Team Coordinator (Non-Certified) rooms the patient, completes team documentation and preforms in-between visit functions within the specific team care structure to provide excellent patient care to those we serve.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
_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 documented successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent) currently or within one year of hire:
+ Medical Terminology
+ Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease
+ Pharmacology
**Preferred/Optional:** None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Minimum Required:** One and a half years' experience in a healthcare setting required if not a graduate of a MA or LPN program.
**Preferred/Optional:** One year experience as a Medical Assistant (MA).
**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**
_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._
**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.
**Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.**
**Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.**
**Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.**