Medical Assistant - MDC/Sleep Medicine Clinic 1.0FTE AMB

Children's Hospital and Health System • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is hiring a Medical Assistant for the MDC/Sleep Medicine Clinic. The role supports pediatric clinic visits by preparing exam rooms, helping patients and families with in-person or telehealth visits, collecting and documenting patient information, assisting with care and procedures, and coordinating follow-up. The clinic schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or HSED.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
• A Medical Assistant program graduate is preferred; in lieu of this education, six months of experience in a patient care role would be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Clinical Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Experience in a primary care or specialty care pediatric ambulatory setting.
• Experience in telehealth or phone triage.
• Experience administering immunizations and other injections.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and direct patients and families to them.
• Prepare and start telehealth visits, connect with families, and prepare them for their provider visit.
• Obtain or, for virtual visits, verify and document patient height, weight, and vital signs.
• Assist with collecting and documenting health screenings, allergies, and home medications.
• Report observations or concerns to a nurse or physician.
• Assist with procedures and patient care as directed by a nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician.
• For in-person visits, collect and label specimens and ensure their delivery to the appropriate department.
• For virtual visits, verify that required labs or testing have been completed before the telehealth visit.
• Schedule and coordinate follow-up care.

What This Job Offers

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