Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant Sr – Neurosciences

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Development

403(b) Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Insurance

Job summary

Froedtert Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure patient comfort and care during visits. You will maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and comply with all educational and licensure requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and preferred experience in healthcare. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including paid time off, career development opportunities, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an MA program or equivalent required.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Comply with organization educational, licensure, or certification requirements.
• Cross-train and float as needed across sites.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient care

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an MA program or equivalent

Job description

Eligible for $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

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Position Details

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Froedtert Hospital) – On-Site

FTE: 1.000

Standard Hours: 40

Shift: 1

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6pm (subject to change based on clinic needs)

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

• 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

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

Time Off & Career Growth

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career Development – Career Pathways, Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership – Collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• Referral Bonuses
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Moving Assistance

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage – Short- & Long‑Term Disability
• Free Workplace Clinics, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Healthy Contributions, & Care@Work

Employee Assistance & Exclusive Discounts

• Adoption Assistance
• Discounts on Gym Memberships, Travel, KinderCare, Auto, Home, & Pet Insurance
• Additional work‑life benefits available

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

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:
  • Credentialed in ABR‑OE (Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry),
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA),
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA),
  • NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals,
  • CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant,
  • Certified Medical Assistant through the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE)
• Certified Paramedic,
• Advanced EMT,
• Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program and current active LPN license,
• 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.