Medical Assistant - Youth Apprentice

City of Lincoln; Village of Baldwin (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Wisconsin Health is seeking a Medical Assistant youth apprentice to join our patient care team. The role blends administrative and clinical duties, from basic office procedures to assisting in the exam room and performing simple lab techniques.

The apprentice will gain hands-on experience under supervision while supporting daily clinic operations. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, entering data into the EMR, and assisting physicians with routine exams.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School junior or senior.
• Current WI CNA Certification required.
• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Capable of following infection prevention controls and standard precautions.
• Ability to schedule appointments and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, height, and weight.
• Document patient data in the EMR and prepare exam area.
• Assist physicians with routine examinations and testing.
• Support administrative duties and patient communications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

EMR

Confidentiality

Education

High School – junior or senior

WI CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR software

Office software

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Western Wisconsin Health is seeking a Medical Assistant youth apprentice. The successful candidate will be oriented to both the administrative and clinical duties of a physician's office from general office procedures to the technical phases of examining room assisting and elementary medical laboratory techniques.

Duties include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, height and weight, and collection of basic patient data in the clinic or on the phone, documenting in the electronic medical record, room preparation, and administrative duties. All of this is done to support the organization’s mission while living our values.

Work Schedule:

• Minimum of 450 hours in a 12-month span (average of about 9 hours per week)
• Hours are variable and scheduled within normal clinic operating hours based on clinic needs and apprentice availability; clinic operating hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm, Friday 7am-5pm, Saturday 8am-2pm

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Western Wisconsin Health expects employees to understand and to incorporate the values of our organization in their day-to-day practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School junior or senior
• Current WI CNA Certification
• BLS Certification (within 3 months of hire)
• Apply infection prevention controls
• Apply standard precautions
• Respond to patient inquiries professionally
• Schedule patient appointments using electronic systems
• Maintain the patient record
• Set up area for exam/procedures
• Clean and prepare supplies and instruments
• Instruct patients in collection of specimens
• Assist in performing testing
• Obtain vital signs
• Assist physician with patient care for routine examinations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills (foresight to preplanning of visits)
• Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic medical records
• Maintain the integrity of highly confidential business information
• Display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational standards

ABOUT WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH

Western Wisconsin Health is an integrated hospital and family practice clinic located in Western Wisconsin, just 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul on I-94. Join an exciting and growing team with a focus on the future of health care delivery