Medical Assistant II - Comprehensive Pain & SpineCare

Medical College of Wisconsin; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403B retirement

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP

Pet insurance

Onsite fitness facility

Discounted rates

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin in Menomonee Falls seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations, preparing exam rooms, aiding in patient care, and performing front desk duties to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate holds a High School diploma or equivalent, has 2 years of medical assisting experience (or completed an accredited program), and NRCMA/AAMA certification; duties include documentation, scheduling, and teamwork in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years medical assisting experience or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• NRCMA (Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant) or AAMA (American Association Medical Assistants) certification required.
• Experience with immunizations and front desk duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient exam rooms and equipment using aseptic techniques.
• Escort patient to exam room, obtain brief history and vital signs; update medical records.
• Perform immunizations, injections, venipuncture, urinalysis and other procedures with proper documentation.
• Assist physician with patient exams and procedures.
• Greet and register patients; update registrations and referrals as needed.
• Schedule clinic appointments and ancillary tests; maintain scheduling information.
• Handle incoming clinic calls and record messages as needed.
• Clean and stock exam rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Clinical judgment

Cultural awareness

Medical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Decision making

Practice-based learning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NRCMA or AAMA certification

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of clinic leadership, facilitate efficient clinic flow by maintaining excellent patient care and customer service by performing patient care and front desk duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

• Perform immunizations, injections, venipuncture, urinalysis and other procedures, completing necessary documentation. When necessary, package specimens to be sent to lab for analysis

• Assist physician with patient exams and procedures

• 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

• 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

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years medical assisting experience or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Required Certification/Licensure(s): NRCMA (Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant) or AAMA (American Association Medical Assistants)

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

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. 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.

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.