Medical Assistant; McKee Family Medicine; 0.9FTE

MedStar Health; Madison (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their patient care team. This role involves performing technical and clerical tasks in an ambulatory setting while ensuring high-quality care. Candidates should have relevant training and certifications, along with strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or LPN or EMT Program.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, patient-related functions and clerical functions.
• Support clinic operations and deliver patient care focusing on quality.
• Filling in for phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Service excellence skills

Ability to prioritize work

Education

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current CPR certification

Tools

Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System

Job description

15053BR

FTE: 0.9

Shift: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + Wed 8:00am - 2:00 pm

Compensation: $21.20+

Hours Per Week: 36

Weekends: No

Benefit Eligible

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions as a member of the clinic's patient care team that includes registered nurses (RN), clinic assistants, technicians, clerical staff, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), and physicians. The MA performs technical, patient related functions and clerical functions in the ambulatory setting. The MA is also aware of psychosocial needs of patients and families. The MA will support clinic operations and deliver patient care focusing on safe, quality care to ensure that UnityPoint Health - Meriter's values are met. The position may fill in for phlebotomy as needed.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter.Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Required Qualifications:
*Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (One year program at Vocational School) -or- Completion of an accredited LPN Program -or- Completion of an accredited EMT Program - or - a current CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification.
* Current CPR certification
* Enjoys working with variety of patient ages and conditions/diagnosis
* Excellent organizational, internal, and external service excellence skills
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to present oneself as a professional
* Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever changing environment with multiple priorities
* Ability to work well independently and within teams
* Ability to prioritize work in an efficient manner
* Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications:
* Holds current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant OR Licensed Practical Nurse
* Prior knowledge/experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting
* Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
* Prior knowledge/experience working with regulatory standards (e.g. CMS, Joint Commission)

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