Medical Assistant

Vivent Health•Milwaukee, WI

13d•$24

About The Position

The Clinic Medical Assistant assists in providing health care to patients in the Vivent Health Medical Clinic. In addition, the Medical Assistant provides valuable input for day-to-day operations of the clinic. The Medical Assistant is a key member of the medical staff and supports the delivery of the highest quality health care to Medical Clinic patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Certified Medical Assistant.
Basic Life Saving certification.
One year or greater experience in phlebotomy.
Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Effective and practical organizational skills.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
Exemplary customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to do detail-oriented work in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work with a diverse population.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.
HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care including rooming patients, documentation of vital signs, administering vaccinations, updating health maintenance, performing ECGs and other routine clinic functions.
Provide phlebotomy services as needed.
Process and documents patient specialty care referrals as needed.
Abstracts outside laboratory results into the electronic medical record as needed.
Document as required in the medical record.
Order routine medical supplies.
Monitor/distribute faxes.
Stock and maintain exam rooms.
Ensure all clinic medical equipment is kept in good working order.
Monitor expiration dates and routine control checks for all clinic equipment and tests.
Participate in continuous Quality Improvement activities.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Adherence to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays
401k with 100% employer match up to 5%
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits
employer paid short and long-term disability
tuition reimbursement
certification, and licensure assistance
benefits for part-time roles
Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.