Pediatric Clinic Cma (Ft)

With a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve people of all ages in Edgerton, Milton, Janesville and the surrounding communities. Edgerton Hospital has been the center of the community's health care since 1920, and we continue to grow and evolve in response to changing medical needs.

Our Mission

Improving Health & Wellness for Longer, Healthier Lives

Our Vision

We will serve our communities with exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness promotion.

Our Values

I CARE
Integrity. Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Excellence.

Join an organization that truly values your overall health and well-being & provides excellent work/life balance! If you are hardworking, dependable, & team-oriented - we'd love to hear from you!

OurClinic Medical Assistant (CMA) supports Edgerton Hospital's Pediatric Clinic - by performing a wide variety of medical office clerical functions including receptionist duties and general medical records maintenance. This role also:

• Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management including maintenance of clinical record/documentation.
• Assists with a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for medical staff.
• Requires the ability to make decisions consistent with clinic/hospital policies and the confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs clinical duties consistent with practice setting including, but not limited to the following: coordinates scheduling of individual patient appointments in order to maintain efficiency; prepares patient for clinic appointment; assists in admission, transfer, discharge process of patient; takes and records vital signs, weight, height; head circumference; assists with assessment/examination of patient, as needed; informs patient of instructions and follow-up.
• Prepares patient medical records for daily visits and updates medical record with medications, allergies, problem list, histories and past surgeries as needed.
• Prepares treatment areas for patient care.
• Interprets and implements provider orders.
• Performs delegated medical acts, maintaining adequate documentation.
• Demonstrates current knowledge about medications/immunizations and follows safe practices of administration. Administers medication and immunizations as prescribed by provider with demonstrated competency.
• Performs phlebotomy, laboratory procedures, EKG's and other procedures within the scope of practice for a CMA with accuracy and utilization of safe techniques.
• Performs clerical skills as necessary, including answering phones, scheduling appointments and procedures, maintenance of medical records, patient registration, filing, chart preparation, mail handling.
• Prepares and/or completes paperwork and prior authorizations related to referrals, insurance, surgery, etc. as necessary.
• May assist provider with procedures in the clinic setting.
• Ensures appropriate inventory and equipment to meet provider and patient needs (both in exam rooms and clinic).
• Ensures transfer of lab specimens, deposit, and mail to and from the hospital.
• Verbalizes and demonstrates expectations related to performance improvement.
• Actively and willingly takes on additional projects within the department or hospital.
• Continues to update skills by utilizing continuing education opportunities. Completes required hospital house wide education.
• Initiates the processes of completing hospital performance review/coaching program at least once every 3 years.
• Maintains BLS certification.
• Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.