Medical Assistant General Surgery

Froedtert Health•MILWAUKEE, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. The MA helps patients feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient’s visit. The MA is responsible for maintaining basic life support certification and remaining compliant with organizational educational, licensure, and certification requirements. This role may cross-train to provide services across sites and float as needed to maintain optimal clinic operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one of the following: completion of an MA program, LPN program, or EMT-Basic course; one year of on-the-job MA training; or completion of an MA Apprenticeship program.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Help patients feel at ease throughout their visits.
Collaborate with the provider throughout the patient’s visit.
Maintain basic life support certification.
Remain compliant with organizational educational, licensure, and certification requirements.
Cross-train to provide services across sites and float as needed to maintain clinic operations.