Med Assistant- Mequon Clinic 1.0FTE AMB

Children's Wisconsin; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric care across our clinics. You’ll prepare exam rooms, collect vitals, assist with immunizations, and support the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED/HSED and a completed medical assistant program; 6 months of patient care experience may substitute education. BLS is required; CMA certification is preferred. A collaborative, caring environment awaits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/HSED required; completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program preferred; 6 months of experience in patient care acceptable in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
• Direct patients and families to exam rooms and obtain patient information including vitals.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures and administer immunizations under supervision.
• Collect and document health information, perform point-of-care testing if applicable.
• Maintain clinic operations and respond to emergencies, communicating with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED/HSED

Medical assistant program

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Essential Functions

Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.

Patient Care

• Prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
• Directs patients and families to exam rooms.
• Obtains and document patient’s height, weight and vital signs and perform a manual blood pressure.
• Assists with the collection and documentation of patient information such as health screenings, allergies, and home medications.
• Assists the physician in the exam process and with procedures as directed.
• Administers immunizations and other injections under the direction of the nurse practitioner and/or the physician.
• Perform point of care testing according to established policies, if applicable.
• Performs peripheral blood draws, if applicable under the direction of the nurse practitioner and/or the physician.
• Collects and labels specimens and ensures delivery to the appropriate department.
• Transports stable patients to designated areas and assists the provider in the transport of unstable patients.
• Obtains and transports medications and hand delivers to the designated prescriber per the Medication‑Administration policy.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Communicates with physicians, leaders, and staff to maintain clinic operations.

Reports any observations or concerns to the nurse or provider.

Clinic Operations

• Maintains clinic flow, monitoring patient location and wait time.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment within the clinic area.
• Assures that the quantity of supplies is adequate and appropriate for the clinic needs.
• Assures that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times.

Addresses any deficiencies or unsafe equipment with the appropriate department.

Cleans equipment after use.

Education

High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Required Graduate of medical assistant program Preferred In lieu of this education, 6 months of experience in a patient care role would be preferred

Experience

Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or specialty care pediatric setting highly Preferred Experience in administering immunizations and other injections Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment. Physical ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds, as well as push and pull when performing cleaning functions. Frequently bends, lifts, twists, reached, and squats. Occasionally push/pulls and does overhead work.

Licenses and Certifications

CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

Patient Care Responsibility

Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.