Medical Assistant or Surgical Technologist

Marshfield Clinic Health System • Marshfield, WI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Surgical Technologist is a skilled member of the allied healthcare team who provides clinical support and/or operating room assistance under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Surgical Technologist works with a wide variety of healthcare professionals to deliver direct patient care before, during, and after procedures or surgery. The Surgical Technologist provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient and staff by working in accordance with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) standards of practice and by adhering to MCHS policies/procedures, universal precautions, and sterile technique.

Requirements

• 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.
• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or military equivalent.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• Two years’ of healthcare experience.
• One year experience as Surgical Technologist.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Those without the certification are encouraged to complete continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain certification.

What This Job Offers

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