Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant Sr, FCP - FAMILY MEDICINE - JACKSON

Froedtert Health; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their patient-centered healthcare team. This role is vital in ensuring patients feel comfortable and supported during their visits. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with additional training as a Medical Assistant or EMT. Responsibilities include maintaining Basic Life Support certification, complying with organizational standards, and cross-training to enhance clinic operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation in healthcare. If you're passionate about patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required plus completion of an MA program or EMT-Basic course.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BLS certification and comply with educational requirements.
• Cross-train and float as needed to maintain optimal clinic operations.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Healthcare Experience

Patient Care

Cross-Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of MA Program

Completion of EMT-Basic Course

MA Apprentice Program

Job description

Eligible for $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

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Location: US:WI:JACKSON at our CP-JACKSON HEALTH CENTER facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.925000

Shift: 1

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA/MA Sr) is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. The MA/MA Sr is instrumental in helping the patient feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient's visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Remaining compliant with all organization educational, licensure or certification
• Cross-training and floating as needed to provide services across sites and to maintain optimal clinic operations

Licenses & Certifications and Educational Requirements

Medical Assistant (MA):

Education: High school diploma (or GED) required plus one of the following:

• Completion of an MA program, or
• Completion of an EMT-Basic course, or
• Trained on the job MA AND one year experience in health care, or
• Completion of an MA Apprentice program

Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Providers (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent required within 90 days of hire.

Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Medical Assistant Senior (MA Sr):

Education: HS Diploma or GED is required.

Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Providers (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire. Additionally, one of the following is required:

• Military Medic/Corpsman training (must also obtain one of the certifications or licenses below within 6 months of hire), or
• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant through one of the following:
• 1. Credentialed in ABR-OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry), or
  2. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or
  3. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or
  4. NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals, or
  5. CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or
  6. Certified Medical Assistant through the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE)
• Certified Paramedic, or
• Advanced EMT, or
• Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program and current active LPN license, or
• Other certification from an approved body as maintained by Froedtert Human Resources

Experience: 1 year of experience as medical assistant or in the field of the credential held is required.

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce.