Medical Assistant - Med-Peds/Family Medicine
About The Position
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. The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare teams by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The individual performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System’s (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
- Documented successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent): (1) Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class, (2) Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class, and (3) 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 Medical Assistant program OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma OR applicable coursework to obtain license below.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification awarded by the American Association or Medical Assistants (AAMA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) registry from the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Wisconsin or equivalent National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Benefits
- Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package.
- Positions listed as 20 – 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package.
- Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited.
- Benefits for temporary positions vary. Details will be discussed in the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
