Med Assistant - Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic 1.0FTE AMB

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

3d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinic operations and patient care in the Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic. The role includes preparing for appointments, welcoming and rooming patients and families, gathering and documenting patient information, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, and helping maintain a safe, organized clinic environment. The Medical Assistant also supports clinic flow, communicates patient concerns to clinical staff, and helps ensure supplies and required paperwork are available.

The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or HSED. Graduation from a medical assistant program is preferred; six months of experience in a patient care role may be considered in lieu of that education. A BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required. The clinic schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or holder of a GED or HSED.
• Six months of experience in a patient care role may be considered in lieu of graduation from a medical assistant program.
• BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council is required.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population and promote a culturally competent environment.
• Flexibility with time and duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a medical assistant program.
• Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or specialty-care pediatric setting.
• Experience administering immunizations and other injections.
• Experience with pediatric patients.
• Electronic Health Record proficiency.
• CMA—Certified Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning before clinic appointments to support efficient visits and identify care gaps.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment and prepare exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
• Welcome patients and families, direct them to exam rooms, and monitor patient location and wait times to maintain clinic flow.
• Assist with collecting and documenting vital signs, measurements, health screenings, allergies, and home medications; report observations or concerns to the nurse or provider.
• Assist providers during examinations, administer medications and immunizations, and assist with procedures, including capillary and peripheral blood draws, as directed.
• Communicate with providers, leaders, and staff to maintain clinic operations; alert a provider or Registered Nurse when a patient needs immediate assistance.
• Communicate with the clinic leader to help ensure necessary patient-care supplies and equipment are available.
• Prepare for clinic by completing paperwork and procedures and ensuring required information, prior authorizations, and pre-certifications are in place.
• Assist with customer service representative duties as needed.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient population and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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