Medical Assistant

American Medical Technologists; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

QuadMed in Janesville, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide compassionate patient care in a busy primary care setting. You will measure and record vital signs, document visits in the EMR, and support clinicians during examinations.

You will handle front desk duties, schedule appointments, assist with injections and immunizations, draw blood, prepare specimens, and help ensure accurate registration and cleanliness, safety, and patient education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results.
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations
• Uses CPR skills when necessary
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments
• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.
• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.
• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery
• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.
• Where permitted, and as directed:May perform routine screening testsDraws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens.Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizationsChanges dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid proceduresAssists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referralsCertain clients and health centers may require travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

EMR documentation

Phlebotomy

Front office duties

Team-based care

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assisting program

CPR (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA)

Tools

EMR software proficiency

Blood draw equipment handling

Job description

QuadMed is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team in Janesville, WI. Join our employer health center with a focus in primary care!

General Purpose Of Job

The Medical Assistant will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare worker interested in working in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success.

Schedule:

Fulltime

Key Responsibilities

• Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results.
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations
• Uses CPR skills when necessary
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments
• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.
• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.
• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery
• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.
• Where permitted, and as directed:
  • May perform routine screening tests
  • Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens.
  • Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations
  • Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures
  • Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals
  • Certain clients and health centers may require travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Advanced proficiency in phlebotomy and clinical laboratory procedures required.
• Experience working front office preferred.
• Experience working in a Primary Care setting preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT. Certification through another accredited association will need review/approval preferred.
• Skill certification through NIOSH or CAOHC preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team approach to health care delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written).
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusion.
• Bilingual a plus.