Medical Assistant - Clinic

Gundersen Health System; Postville (IA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k retirement plan

PTO and career development

Job summary

Our clinic is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our compassionate, high-performing team in Postville & West Union clinics in Iowa. This 0 weekends role offers 0 weekends or holidays, with a 0.8 FTE (64 hours bi-weekly) schedule, Monday–Friday, day shifts.

You will welcome patients, take vitals, update charts, and support department projects while collaborating with providers and managers to ensure top care and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or eligible for NCLEX-PN.
• High School Diploma or equivalency and MA Certification within 15 months of hire date.
• Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to patients by greeting them warmly and setting the tone for appointments.
• Update patient information in charting systems and take vitals.
• Assist with project work that supports the department.
• Partner with providers, nurses, and managers to support patient health journeys.

Skills

Medical Assistant program

Practical nursing program

High School diploma

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing program eligibility for NCLEX-PN

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities.

Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future.

Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives while advancing your career in healthcare?

Our clinic is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our compassionate, high-performing team. As a dedicated Medical Assistant, combine clinical skills with a compassionate approach to ensure patients receive the highest level of care!

What is available: .8 FTE, 64 hours bi-weekly Monday - Friday, Day Shifts. No weekends or holidays.

This MA will work in both Postville & West Union Clinics: Postville - Monday & Friday West Union - Tuesday & Wednesday

Why you'll love this role: No weekends or holidays - enjoy work-life balance while making a difference Team-first culture - work alongside providers, nurses, and managers who value your contributions and support your success Welcoming environment - ideal for those looking to build a long-term career in healthcare. Mission-driven work - be part of a team that leads with empathy and excellence

What you will do:

• Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients by greeting them with a warm and welcoming smile and setting the tone for their appointments
• Update patient information in charting systems
• Take vitals
• Assist with project work that supports the department.
• Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.

What you need:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN
• Or High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification BLS for healthcare workers
• Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date.

What you will get:

• Starting pay of $21.34/hour + more for experience!
• Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love!

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

What You Can Expect:

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.