Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant Sr – Urology

Froedtert Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Development – Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Froedtert Health is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team at FROEDTERT HOSPITAL in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The MA will be an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team, ensuring that patients feel at ease while collaborating with providers during their visits.

This position requires a high school diploma and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is essential within 90 days of hire. Responsibilities include maintaining certification, complying with organizational requirements, and providing optimal clinic operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in health care preferred.
• Completion of an MA program, or trained on the job MA.
• Certification in BLS or equivalent required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BLS certification.
• Comply with educational, licensure, or certification requirements.
• Cross-train and float as needed.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Healthcare experience

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an MA program or EMT-Basic course

Job description

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: 1

Schedule: No holidays or weekends

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 requirements
• Cross-training and floating as needed to provide services across sites and to maintain optimal clinic operations

Benefits

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.

Compensation for the positions below is based on market and experience including those with active certification or licensure.

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), or
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or
  • NRCMA - Medical Assistant through the National Association for Health Professionals, or
  • CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or
  • 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 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. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

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.