MEDICAL ASSISTANT, FH - CLINIC-DOM-INTERNAL MED EAST (3011986061)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA/MA Sr) is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. The MA helps patients feel at ease and collaborates with the provider throughout the patient's visit. This is a direct-care position at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is performed onsite. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with availability required between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. No weekends or holidays are required. The MA must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and remain compliant with organizational education, licensure, and certification requirements. Cross-training and floating may be needed to provide services across sites and support clinic operations. The posting describes qualifications for both Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Senior roles. For an MA, a high school diploma or GED and one of the specified education or training pathways are required. For an MA Sr, a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and one of the specified credentials or training pathways are required. The employer is Froedtert Health, part of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For Medical Assistant: completion of an MA program, completion of an EMT-Basic course, or on-the-job MA training plus one year of healthcare experience.
- For Medical Assistant: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, required within 90 days of hire.
- For Medical Assistant Senior: BLS certification or an AHA-approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
- For Medical Assistant Senior, one of the following is required: Military Medic/Corpsman training (with an applicable certification or license obtained within six months of hire); an approved medical assistant credential; certified paramedic; Advanced EMT; graduation from an accredited LPN program with an active LPN license; or another certification from a body approved by Froedtert Human Resources.
- One year of healthcare experience is preferred for Medical Assistant.
- One year of experience as a medical assistant or in the field of the credential held is required for Medical Assistant Senior.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience for Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Help patients feel at ease throughout their visit.
- Collaborate with the provider throughout the patient's visit.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Remain compliant with organizational educational, licensure, and certification requirements.
- Cross-train and float as needed to provide services across sites and maintain optimal clinic operations.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development, including career pathways, tuition assistance, and continuing education opportunities
- Academic partnership and collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Moving assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Free workplace clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Healthy Contributions and Care@Work
- Adoption assistance
- Discounts on gym memberships, travel, KinderCare, auto, home, and pet insurance
- Additional work-life benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
