Certified Medical Assistant OBGYN

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee's Prospect Medical Commons in the OBGYN department is seeking a Medical Assistant to support treatments ordered by providers, take vital signs, interview patients, and prepare exam rooms.

This full-time day-shift role emphasizes patient care, data entry, and proper documentation; includes licensure requirements (BLS within 30 days and Medical Assistant credential per state) and benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date.
• Medical Assistant licensure required relevant to the state of work
• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of applicable experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatments ordered by provider under supervision by provider or RN.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on charts; prepare treatment rooms.
• Perform materials management: ordering and stocking of supplies and maintaining a clean environment.
• Document provider encounters and transcribe orders including labs, radiology tests and medications

Skills

Clinical duties

Vital signs

Patient interviews

Medical documentation

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Prospect Medical Commons
• Department: OBGYN
• Schedule: Full-time | Day shift

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

• 40 hours a week | M-F | No weekends or major holidays Position

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.