Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant/Apprentice

Sanford Health • Marshfield, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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 SUMMARY The Medical Assistant - Apprentice works under the direction of a Medical Assistant mentor for on-the-job training to provide basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The Medical Assistant - Apprentice performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System’s (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma OR applicable coursework to obtain license below.
• 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)
• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• Enrollment in ICATAP MA Apprenticeship Program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keyboard, computer, and telephone proficiency.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• Experience in healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course.
• Graduate of a vocational technical Health Unit Coordinator Program, Medical Office Specialist, or Medical Secretary.
• Six months’ previous experience with MCHS or related entity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety
• performing in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System’s (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees