Medical Assistant

Ascension Health; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health in Wauwatosa, WI, Ambulatory Center, is seeking a full-time day shift in Primary Care to support clinicians with patient examinations and routine procedures.

The role emphasizes interviewing patients, recording medical history, and accurately charting vital signs, while ensuring exam rooms are prepared and stocked for seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date required.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• Note: required licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations, treatments, and specialized clinical duties.
• Interview patients to record medical history and accurately measure vital signs for charting.
• Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms while ensuring all medical supplies are ordered and stocked.

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wauwatosa, WI

• Facility: Ambulatory Center

• Specialty: Primary Care

• Schedule: Full-time Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient examinations, treatments, and specialized clinical duties.

• Interview patients to record medical history and accurately measure vital signs for charting.

• Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms while ensuring all medical supplies are ordered and stocked.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.

• 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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 18.64

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