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Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 32 Gundersen Health Systemis seeking aMedical Assistant to join our Winona location! This is a unique opportunity with the chance to learn new skills and grow professionally. This position provides hands-on, skills-based procedural work. We welcome both seasoned MAs and new grads to apply for our position! Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of patients while working with an amazing team? Your dream career path is calling.... Apply today. What you will get: Starting pay of $19.01 hour + more for experience! Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live. What's Available: 32 hours weekly Monday - Friday, day shifts What you will do: Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients by greeting them with a warm and welcoming smile and setting the tone for their appointments Update patient information in charting systems Obtain expert-level skill sets for all different types of patients Join a team that cares for each other as much as they do the patients they care for Administer vaccines Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys. What you need: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN OrHigh School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification BLS for healthcare workers Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Job Description: The Medical Assistant (MA), while working within the scope of only those acts which are delegated by the supervising physician or registered nurse (RN), provides direct patient care to assist in meeting individual and age-specific needs of patients and families/significant others. This responsibility includes provision of compassionate, safe, and competent care as delegated by physician or RN. The MA receives daily direction and provides daily organizational support for the physician and team. The need for direct or general supervision is determined based on standards of practice and includes complexity of patients, competency, and education. Direct supervision is defined as working side by side to observe, coordinate and direct firsthand the practice of another. General supervision is defined as available to observe, coordinate and direct the practice of another. Major Responsibilities: The MA: 1.Accepts delegation from the physician and RN and is responsible for delivering care in accordance with the patient's plan of care,and in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines. 2.Contributes to the plan of care by collecting and reporting patient data. Gathers data in support of the comprehensive assessment and care planningconducted by the physician or RN. 3. Observes and reports the patient's response to care as well as significant symptoms or changes in patient status to the RN or physician. 4.Documents accurately all aspects of care in an appropriate and timely manner, and in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards and guidelines. 5.Incorporates the patient's/family's readiness to learn when reinforcing teaching initiated by an RN orphysicianto achieve optimal, age-specific, and individualized care. 6. Demonstrates respect for all individuals a d promotes a healing environment for patients, families, and co-workers. 7. Maintains competency and contributes to the Gundersen Health System mission and strategic plan including but not limited to: Rooms patients and obtains and documents components of rooming process Assists the physician/RN in performing and documenting tests and procedures Verifies new and refill prescriptions, contacts pharmacies Uses the electronic medical record proficiently; transmits information electronically Gathers and documents objective information during phone interactions and shares with physician and/or RN who determine care Maintains sterile technique and infection control standards as required 8. Possesses excellent communication skills and contributes to success of the team through participation in staff meetings, quality improvement projects and committees, etc. 9. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 10. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients. 11. Ensures patient safety. 12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education and Learning: REQUIRED Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN Or High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification Licensure and Certifications REQUIRED If a Medical Assistant: Certification is required within 18 months of hire date by one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants as a Certified Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Center for Competency Testing as a National Certified Medical Assistant; or American Medical Technologists as a Registered Medical Assistant National Association for Health Professionals as a Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of thefollowing programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Some departments may require additional certifications. For example, if a Medical Assistant is working witha Chiropractor, they will need a Wisconsin Chiropractic Technician Certification (CHIROTEC). If a Practical or Vocational Nurse: Licensed minimally in the State of practice, some positions may require additional State LPN licensure. Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of thefollowing programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Age Specific Population Served: Infant (less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older) Unit/Department Specific OSHA Category: Category 1 - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infections materials Environmental Conditions: Exposed to infectious diseases. Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position: Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Static Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Reaching - Shoulder Level Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Reaching - Below Shoulder Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Reaching - Above Shoulder Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25 Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Pounds of force... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities