Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant I in the Plastic Surgery department to support efficient clinic flow and deliver high-quality patient care and service.

The role follows a Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, supporting the department under clinic leadership. Responsibilities include greeting patients, updating registrations, scheduling appointments, preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, updating records, handling calls, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years patient care experience or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting; strong interpersonal, documentation and communication skills.

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 scheduling information.
• Prepare patient exam rooms and equipment 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.
• Record accurate messages and distribute to appropriate area as needed.
• Clean and stock patient exam rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Clinical judgment

Medicine understanding

Cultural awareness

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Decision making

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate or 2 years patient care experience

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.

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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 Reimbursement Paid 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.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

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