Medical Assistant - 20 hours/week - Appleton

cwi; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Children's Medical Group in delivering safe, patient-centered pediatric care. The MA will assist with pre-visit planning, room preparation, immunizations, and exams while maintaining HIPAA compliance and a welcoming environment.

Strong teamwork and EHR proficiency are valued, with a schedule that supports clinic flow. A sign-on bonus is included to attract qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MA program preferred.
• Experience in pediatric primary/urgent care is a plus.
• Certification and BLS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Visit Planning to ensure visit efficiencies.
• Maintains clean, organized exam rooms and manages supplies.
• Greets patients and families, directs them to exam rooms.
• Assists with immunizations, procedures, and specimen collection.
• Supports clinic operations and HIPAA compliant care delivery.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

EHR proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

6 months patient care experience (preferred)

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.

Sign-on Bonus included!

Specialties: Hematology, Oncology, Rheumatology

Schedule: Week 1: T/W/F. Week 2: M/F. Week 3: M/T/F. Week 4: M/F

Job Summary

This position acts within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant (MA). Performs a variety of clinical duties which promote a safe and organized environment for the delivery of services to children and their families within the Children's Medical Group (CMG) setting.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all Children's Wisconsin (CW), Children's Medical Group, procedures, and standards. Ensures confidentiality to our customers by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment; maintains HIPAA compliance. Provides exceptional care to patients and families to fulfill our patient experience promise.
• Performs Pre-Visit Planning prior to clinic appointments to ensure visit efficiencies and identify care gaps
• Maintains a clean, organized environment and prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
• Greets patient and family in a welcoming manner, directs patients and families to exam rooms. Maintains clinic flow, monitoring patient location and wait time.
• Assists with the collection and documentation of patient information such as: vitals, measurements, health screenings, allergies, and home medications. Reports any observations or concerns to the nurse or provider.
• Assists the provider in the exam process, administers medications, immunizations and assists with procedures including capillary and peripheral blood draws as directed.
• Communicates with providers, leaders, and staff to maintain clinic operations. Alerts provider or Registered Nurse (RN) of any patient needing immediate assistance.
• Communicates with clinic leader about the quantity of supplies that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times for the clinic needs.
• Prepares for clinic by completing paperwork procedures, assuring all necessary information, prior authorizations or pre-certifications, etc. Assists with customer service representative duties as needed.

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 considered. preferred

Experience:

• Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or specialty care pediatric setting preferred
• Experience in administering immunizations and other injections preferred
• Experience with pediatric patients preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assist and support other primary care locations as requested by leaders and/or the CMG float policy.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
• Requires flexibility of time and duties in order to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Electronic Health Record proficiency preferred.
• Ability to assist and support other primary care locations as requested by leaders and/or the Children’s Medical Group float policy.
• Night and/or weekend hours may be required during high volume or viral surge periods where additional patient access is needed.

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.

Required for All Jobs:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed t