Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery

Jobtailor; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement Package

Competitive Vacation & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

EFAP

Job summary

Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee seeks a Medical Assistant I in the Department of Plastic Surgery to support efficient clinic flow and high-quality patient care. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30 PM, with responsibilities spanning patient greeting, registration, scheduling, room preparation, vital signs, and medical record updates.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, accurate documentation, and empathetic patient interactions in an environmentally controlled clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of patient care experience or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, and medical documentation is important.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Biology knowledge

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination: 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.