Medical Assistant l Cardiology

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends or holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant to support cardiology patients with warmth and efficiency. You will greet patients, update records, take vitals, perform EKGs, and assist with department projects in a fast-paced cardiology setting.

The role requires MA training and BLS, with opportunities for career development and comprehensive benefits in a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN.
• Or High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS for healthcare workers.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with a warm, welcoming tone and set the appointment mood.
• Update patient information in charting systems.
• Take vitals.
• Perform EKGs and assist with project work that supports the department.
• Collaborate with providers, medical professionals, and managers to support patient health journeys.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG support

Team collaboration

Charting systems

Patient greeting

Education

Medical Assistant program

High School Diploma + MA Certification

Tools

EHR software

EKG machines

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Support heart health—become a Medical Assistant in Cardiology Passionate about keeping hearts healthy, thrive in the fast-paced world of cardiology, where every heartbeat matters.

What is available

• .9 FTE
• 72 hours bi-weekly Monday - Friday
• Hours between 7:30am - 5:00 pm
• Location: La Crosse Clinic

Why you'll love this role

• No weekends or holidays - enjoy work-life balance while making a difference
• Team-first culture - work alongside providers, nurses, and managers who value your contributions and support your success
• Welcoming environment - ideal for those looking to build a long-term career in healthcare. mission-driven work - be part of a team that leads with empathy and excellence

What you will do

• Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients by greeting them with a warm and welcoming smile and setting the tone for their appointments
• Update patient information in charting systems
• Take vitals
• Perform EKGs and assist with project work that supports the department
• Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.

What you need

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN
• Or High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS for healthcare workers

What you will get

• Starting pay of $21.34/hour + more for experience!
• Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more
• Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you.