LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT, FCP - FOREST HOME RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Lead Medical Assistant, where your role is pivotal in supporting patient care and operational excellence. This position offers the chance to lead and train fellow medical assistants while ensuring seamless communication within the healthcare team. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will be instrumental in enhancing the patient experience and supporting a collaborative work environment. This role not only allows you to make a significant impact on patient health but also offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan (403b)

Health insurance options

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Discounts on gym memberships

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a medical assistant is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist manager with daily operations and staff assignments.
• Act as a resource for patients and support staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Assistance

Onboarding Training

Liaison Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our CP-FOREST HOME HEALTH CENTER facility.

This job is ON-SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:

The Lead Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional who is an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. This individual is responsible for assisting the manager/supervisor with daily operations, including staff assignments and acting as a resource for patients, providers, and support staff in the absence of the manager/supervisor. The Lead MA may also assist with onboarding and ongoing training of new and existing medical assistants. Additionally, this individual acts as a liaison to resolve issues and performs all tasks of a Medical Assistant and Senior Medical Assistant.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical assistant or in the relevant field is required.
• 2 years of experience in a designated specialty or ambulatory setting is preferred.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Licensure:

One of the following is required: Military Medic/Corpsman training (must obtain certification/license within 6 months if hired before 3/1/25), Credentialed in ABR-OE, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), NRCMA, CCMA, Certified Paramedic, Advanced EMT, or licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active license. BLS certification from AHA or equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Career development opportunities, tuition assistance, CEU programs
• Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan (403b)
• Health insurance options, life insurance, disability coverage, workplace clinics
• Employee assistance, adoption support, wellness programs, discounts on gym memberships, travel, and more

Our health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin, supporting patient care, research, and education across eastern Wisconsin. We operate the region's only academic medical center and Level I Trauma center, engaging in clinical trials and studies. Our network includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and over 45 clinics, serving patients throughout the Midwest and beyond.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. Protected veterans are encouraged to share their status with us. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing. For accommodations during the application process, contact us at 262-439-1961.