Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

Madison Medical Affiliates, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Milwaukee. This full-time position offers the chance to provide quality patient care by assisting physicians with essential tasks such as rooming patients, taking vital signs, and administering medications. With a focus on excellent patient service and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Enjoy competitive benefits, a structured work schedule with no weekends or holidays, and the opportunity to be part of a premier medical practice in the area.

Benefits

Competitive PTO plan

Health insurance, vision, & dental

401K employer contribution

Life Insurance and voluntary disability insurance

Monday through Friday clinic hours, no weekends, no holidays

Opportunity to be part of Milwaukee's Premier Medical Practice

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Strong data entry and communication skills necessary for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with patient care tasks including rooming and vitals.
• Administer medications and provide basic patient education.

Skills

Data Entry Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Current CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Medical Assistant

Job Summary: A Medical Assistant provides quality patient care by assisting the physician with clinic specific tasks, including rooming, vitals, injections, and point of care testing and treatment. The Medical Assistant follows Madison Medical specific standards of practice, policies and procedures. This full time position reports to the Clinic Supervisor/Regional Director of Operations, is within Gastroenterology, and is located in Milwaukee, WI.

What You’ll Do:

• Escorts patients to exam room as scheduled, completes brief history through appropriate documentation, and obtains accurate vital signs.
• Stays current on electronic health records (EHR) changes and ensures appropriate and effective documentation in patient records.
• Ensures excellent and timely care for patients – manages phone calls and messages efficiently, checks EHR and email regularly.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms and maintains a clean, safe, and well stocked environment.
• Administers routine medications, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins and topical agents.
• Provides basic patient education.
• Refills medications or obtains prior authorizations according to MD protocols or as directed by physician
• Schedules appointments as needed.

Key Qualifications & Characteristics

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program, current CNA, or military equivalent, or demonstrated skills in capacity for at least one year
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required
• Current CPR certification
• Strong data entry skills and ability to work with computer applications
• Organized with a strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Strong and comfortable communicating with patients, peers, and physicians

• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and with co-workers in a team
• Drive to provide excellent patient service and care in an environment with significant and frequent opportunities to effectively resolve problems and conflict situations

Perks & Benefits of Madison Medical:

• Competitive PTO plan
• Health insurance, vision, & dental
• 401K employer contribution
• Life Insurance and voluntary disability insurance
• Monday through Friday clinic hours, no weekends, no holidays
• Opportunity to be a part of Milwaukee's Premier Medical Practice