Medical Assistant - Orthopedics | Great Benefits

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is hiring a Medical Assistant for Orthopedics. This 1.0 FTE role supports ortho, sports medicine and podiatry with day shifts, travel to Onalaska/Winona as needed, and no weekend/holiday hours. You will greet patients, take vitals, update charts, and collaborate with nurses and providers to support recovery.

Starting pay is competitive with benefits; join our LOVE + MEDICINE culture and grow professionally in a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent with MA cert.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with warmth and set a positive tone for appointments.
• Provide patient care for ortho, sports medicine and podiatry.
• Update patient information in charting systems.
• Take vitals and assist with procedures with nurses and providers.
• Collaborate with the care team to support patient health journeys.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Charting updates

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program

NCLEX-PN eligibility or MA cert

Job description

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is hiring a Medical Assistant for Orthopedics. This 1.0 FTE role supports ortho, sports medicine and podiatry with day shifts, travel to Onalaska/Winona as needed, and no weekend/holiday hours. You will greet patients, take vitals, update charts, and collaborate with nurses and providers to support recovery.

Starting pay is competitive with benefits; join our LOVE + MEDICINE culture and grow professionally in a community-focused health system.