Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant - Wound Care / Nephrology

Marshfield Clinic; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Wound Care and Nephrology departments. The role involves providing clinical and clerical support to healthcare teams while ensuring patient confidentiality. Applicants must be graduates of a Medical Assistant program or LPN diploma holders and ideally have some healthcare experience. The position offers full-time benefits and a regular work schedule.

Benefits

Full time benefits

Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or LPN diploma.
• Preferred/Optional: None.
• Experience: None required, healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clinical, clerical, and technical support.
• Assist providers in planning for patients' care and safety.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Healthcare experience

Education

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant - Wound Care / Nephrology

Cost Center: 451561327 Rice Lake-Wound Healing

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)

This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus!

Job Summary

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.

Job Qualifications

Education

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma OR applicable coursework to obtain license below.

Preferred/Optional: None

Experience

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Experience in healthcare.

Certifications/Licenses

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: 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 of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant registration from the American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Registered Medical Assistant registry from the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin or equivalent
• NCCT

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Job Summary (cont.)

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.

Education / Experience

Minimum Required: High School diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
• Documented successful completion of the following courses or their recognized course equivalent:
• Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed online through Universal Class.
• Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed online through Universal Class.
• 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.

Preferred/Optional: Experience in healthcare.

Certifications/Licenses (cont.)

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Work Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday in the Wound Care Department; Fridays in Nephrology

Off on Tuesdays

Benefits

This position is eligible for full time benefits.

Statement

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.