Medical Assistant l Orthopedic Surgery Clinic

15 Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs; La Crosse (WI); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is hiring a Medical Assistant for Orthopedics. This 1.0 FTE role supports ortho, sports medicine and podiatry with day shifts, travel to Onalaska/Winona as needed, and no weekend/holiday hours. You will greet patients, take vitals, update charts, and collaborate with nurses and providers to support recovery.

Starting pay is competitive with benefits; join our LOVE + MEDICINE culture and grow professionally in a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent with MA cert.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date.

Responsabilités

• Greet patients with warmth and set a positive tone for appointments.
• Provide patient care for ortho, sports medicine and podiatry.
• Update patient information in charting systems.
• Take vitals and assist with procedures with nurses and providers.
• Collaborate with the care team to support patient health journeys.

Connaissances

Patient care

Vital signs

Charting updates

Team collaboration

Formation

Medical Assistant program

NCLEX-PN eligibility or MA cert

Description du poste

Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Are you ready to elevate your career in healthcare? Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant in Orthopedics! In this exciting role, you'll play a crucial part in helping patients' recovery from injuries, enhance their mobility, and achieve their health goals. If you are passionate about wellness and helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding and fast-paced environment.

What’s Available

1.0 FTE - 80 hours bi-weekly Monday - Friday, Day shifts. Hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Location: La Crosse (homebase), with travel to Onalaska and Winona based on department needs No weekend or holiday hours required

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


• Provide patient care for our ortho, sports medicine and podiatry departments


• Update patient information in charting systems


• Take vitals


• Get hands on experience working on procedures with nurses and providers


• 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


• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers


• Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date

What you will get

• Starting pay of $21.34 hour + more for experience!


• A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated


• 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)


• 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!

About the Company

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.