Medical Assistant - MDC/Sleep Medicine Clinic 1.0FTE AMB

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is hiring a Medical Assistant for its MDC/Sleep Medicine Clinic. The role supports patient visits in person and through telehealth by preparing rooms and visits, gathering and documenting patient information, assisting with patient care, coordinating testing, and scheduling follow-up care. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program; alternatively, six months of experience in a patient care role may be considered in lieu of this education.
• Certification or registration as a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant.
• 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 exam rooms.
• 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 patient information, including health screenings, allergies, and home medications; report observations or concerns to the nurse or physician.
• Assist with procedures when in person and provide patient care as directed by a nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician.
• When in person, 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