Medical Assistant l Ortho/Sports

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a medical assistant in orthopedics and sports medicine! This rewarding role allows you to help athletes and patients recover from injuries while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a work-life balance with no weekend hours and comprehensive benefits, including professional development and tuition reimbursement. If you're passionate about wellness and helping others, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a leading health system in the Midwest.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Contributions

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Practical Nursing program.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care in orthopedics and sports medicine.
• Update patient information and assist with procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient health.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Communication

Charting Systems

Vital Signs Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma with Medical Assistant Certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Are you ready to elevate your career in healthcare?

Join our dynamic team as a medical assistant in orthopedics, sports medicine, and podiatry! In this role, you'll help athletes and patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and reach their health goals. If you're passionate about sports, wellness, and helping others, this is a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment!

What's Available:

• 0.8 FTE - 32 hours/week
• Monday - Friday, Day shifts
• Locations in La Crosse, Onalaska, and Winona
• No weekend or holiday hours required

What you will do:

• Provide compassionate care to our patients in orthopedics, sports medicine, and podiatry
• Greet patients warmly and set a positive tone for their appointments
• Update patient information in charting systems
• Take vital signs
• Assist nurses and providers with procedures
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to support patient health journeys

What you need:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, or Vocational Nurse program, or education eligible for NCLEX-PN
• Or a High School Diploma with Medical Assistant Certification
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers

What you will get:

• Starting pay of $19.01/hour, with more for experience
• A supportive work environment that values you
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA
• Retirement contributions (401k)
• Work/Life balance with PTO
• Career growth opportunities, professional development, tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits such as wellness programs, insurance options, recognition programs, and more
• Opportunity to work with a leading health system in the Midwest

Emplify Health is a partnership between Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, serving communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with over 4,500 healthcare professionals dedicated to exceptional care.

If you need assistance or have questions, contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life through care, learning, and innovation, grounded in our values of belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.