Float Medical Assistant; Will support all clinic locations; 1.0 FTE

UnityPoint Health • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a member of the clinic’s patient care team, working alongside nursing, clinical, clerical, and provider staff. The MA performs technical, patient-related, and clerical functions in the ambulatory setting; remains aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families; and supports clinic operations by delivering safe, quality care consistent with Meriter’s values.

As part of the Float Pool, the MA supports multiple clinic locations. Travel between locations is required, and the work location may change daily. Floating team members are eligible for a $2-per-hour floating shift differential in addition to base pay. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The schedule is weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (one-year vocational school program), an accredited LPN program, or an accredited EMT program, or a current CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Enjoy working with patients of varied ages and conditions or diagnoses.
• Excellent organizational skills and internal and external service excellence skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present oneself professionally.
• Ability to work well independently and within teams in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to travel among clinic locations; work location may change daily.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Prior knowledge or experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Prior knowledge or experience working with regulatory standards such as CMS or Joint Commission.
• Experience with prior authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, patient-related functions in the ambulatory setting.
• Perform clerical functions in the ambulatory setting.
• Be aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Support clinic operations and deliver safe, quality patient care.
• Work at multiple clinic locations as part of the Float Pool; travel is required and locations may change daily.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• $2-per-hour floating shift differential in addition to base pay.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed