Medical Assistant, MA - Family Practice

Mercy Health Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will play a crucial role in supporting daily medical office activities. As a Medical Assistant, you will assist in patient care, manage appointments, and coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless experience for patients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality service and patient satisfaction. With comprehensive benefits and support for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Educational Support

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Experience in clinical rotations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and collects assessment data.
• Assists in examinations and treatments.
• Schedules appointments and maintains patient records.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Clinical Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Provides support with the daily activities of a medical office by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned.

• Medical Assistant, MA
• Walworth Hospital and Medical Center, Lake Geneva WI
• 72 Hours/2 Weeks
• Day Shift

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data, and prepares patients according to specific needs.
• Assists in examinations, treatments, and other clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests, and QI projects.
• Answers calls, responds to inquiries, directs callers, or initiates triage slips for medical response.
• Schedules appointments and enters data into the computerized scheduler.
• Conducts reminder calls to patients.
• Greets and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.
• Verifies and updates patient records and charts.
• Coordinates referrals with insurance and other physician offices.
• Collects payments and issues receipts.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts.
• Maintains and orders supplies.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program by ABHES, CAAHEP, or similar, or equivalent educational background. Experience in clinical rotations preferred.

Certification/Licensure

CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. Medication injection training and pharmacology competency required.

Physical Demands

The position requires manual dexterity, ability to lift and transfer patients, and frequent standing, walking, and handling. Visual and physical strength requirements are detailed to ensure clarity.

Behavior Expectations

Demonstrates qualities in quality, service, partnering, and cost consciousness aligned with Mercyhealth's standards.

Benefits

Offers comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, educational support, employee wellbeing programs, and additional perks to support work-life balance and professional growth.