Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant I in the Department of Plastic Surgery to support efficient clinic flow and high-quality patient care. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, prepare exam rooms, obtain histories and vitals, and route calls as part of a busy, on-site practice.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30 PM; environment is office-based with exposure to clinical settings. Prior MA experience or graduation from an accredited program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years patient care experience or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register clinic patients; obtain/update registration information and referrals as needed.
• Schedule clinic appointments and ancillary tests; maintain scheduling information.
• Prepare patient exam rooms and equipment using aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Escort patients to exam rooms; obtain history and vital signs; update medical records for physician review.
• Receive and route incoming clinic calls; record accurate messages and distribute to appropriate area.
• Stock and service patient exam rooms.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Clinical judgment

Medical knowledge

Cultural awareness

Medical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Practice-based learning

Empathy

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Job description

Summary

As a Medical Assistant I in the Department of Plastic Surgery, under the direction of clinic leadership, you will facilitate efficient clinic flow by maintaining excellent patient care and customer service. Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30PM

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet and register clinic patients. Obtain and/or update registration information and referrals or authorizations as necessary.
• Schedule clinic appointments, ancillary tests and maintain appropriate scheduling information
• Prepare patient exam rooms and equipment and select instruments using aseptic and sterile techniques
• Escort patient to exam room, obtain brief history and vital signs. Update medical records for physician review
• Receive and route incoming clinic phone calls to appropriate area. When necessary, record accurate messages and distribute to appropriate area
• Clean and stock patient exam rooms
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.
• Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision making skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience: Two years patient care experience or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition ReimbursementPaid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.