Medical Assistant - Genetics Clinic AMB 1.0FTE

cwi; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support pediatric outpatient clinics. You will greet families, prepare exam rooms, take vitals, and document patient information in the EHR, upholding HIPAA and patient experience promises.

You will assist with immunizations, help with procedures, coordinate pre-visit planning, and ensure clinic flow. The role requires a high school diploma, medical assistant training (preferred), and flexibility for a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/HSED required or equivalent.
• Graduate of medical assistant program preferred; 6 months patient care experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to CW procedures and HIPAA standards; maintains confidential environment.
• Performs Pre-Visit Planning to improve visit efficiency and identify care gaps.
• Prepares exam rooms and maintains a clean, organized environment.
• Greets patients and families, directs to exam rooms, and maintains clinic flow.
• Collects and documents patient information (vitals, allergies, medications) and reports concerns.
• Assists provider in exam, immunizations, and procedures including blood draws.
• Communicates with providers and staff to maintain clinic operations; alerts for immediate needs.
• Monitors supplies and ensures availability for patient care.
• Prepares for clinic by completing paperwork and coordinating pre-authorizations.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED/HSED

Medical Assistant program (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all Children's Wisconsin (CW) 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 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 ambulatory care locations as requested by leaders.
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.

Clinic Schedule:

• Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council