Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant Sr – Internal Medicine

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This patient-facing role is primarily responsible for performing hands-on patient care and supporting providers while in clinic. The Medical Assistant (MA/MA Sr) is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. The MA/MA Sr is instrumental in helping the patient feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient's visit. Typical daily duties include but are not limited to, interacting with our patients while performing standard rooming, taking vitals, administering vaccines, setting up and turning over rooms, specimen collection, and assisting providers as needed. Completing patient refill requests, following our standard system refill protocol. Other duties as assigned. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• Completion of an MA program, or Completion of an EMT-Basic course, or Trained on the job MA AND one year experience in health care, or Completion of an MA Apprentice program (for MA role).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Providers (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent required within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred (for MA role).
• Military Medic/Corpsman training (must also obtain one of the certifications or licenses below within 6 months of hire), or Certified/Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following: Credentialed in ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals, CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant through the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), Certified Paramedic, Advanced EMT, Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program and current active LPN license, or Other certification from an approved body as maintained by Froedtert Human Resources (for MA Sr role).
• 1 year of experience as medical assistant or in the field of the credential held is required (for MA Sr role).

Nice To Haves

• Cross train in Geriatric Primary Care Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Performing hands-on patient care and supporting providers while in clinic.
• Interacting with patients while performing standard rooming, taking vitals, administering vaccines, setting up and turning over rooms, specimen collection, and assisting providers as needed.
• Completing patient refill requests, following standard system refill protocol.
• Maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Remaining compliant with all organization educational, licensure or certification requirements.
• Cross-training and floating as needed to provide services across sites and to maintain optimal clinic operations.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career Development – Career Pathways, Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership – Collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral Bonuses
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Moving Assistance
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage – Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Free Workplace Clinics, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Healthy Contributions, & Care@Work
• Employee Assistance & Exclusive Discounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Discounts on Gym Memberships, Travel, KinderCare, Auto, Home, & Pet Insurance
• Additional work-life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED