Medical Program Assistant Associate

State of Wisconsin; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

PSLF

Well Wisconsin

EAP program

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Job summary

State of Wisconsin's Department of Corrections seeks a Medical Program Assistant – Associate at Fox Lake Correctional Institution. The role supports supervisory, professional, and administrative staff, handling records, correspondence, service utilization reports, typing, filing, and phone duties.

Candidates must meet office experience criteria, maintain BLS certification, and pass background checks. The position offers a starting pay of $25.04 per hour, a twelve-month probation, generous leave,

Qualifications

• Experience using modern office methods and procedures.
• Experience with record keeping and filing systems.
• Proficiency with computers and related software (Microsoft Office, Google products).
• Experience providing customer service and performing detail-oriented tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide program assistance to supervisory, professional, and administrative staff.
• Maintain personnel and business records, assemble medical records, and prepare correspondence.
• Prepare service utilization reports, handle typing, filing, and phone duties.

Skills

Customer service

Data processing

Detail oriented

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Google products

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, WI)

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

We are currently accepting applications for our Medical Program Assistant Associate vacancies.

Current Vacancies

Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, WI)

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, WI)

Position Summary

Medical Program Assistant - Associate is responsible for providing program assistance to supervisory, professional, and administrative staff. His/her/their responsibilities will include the maintenance of records of personnel and business transactions, assembling medical records, preparation and handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence using computers and word processing software, preparation of service utilization reports, typing, filing, telephone calls, and other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 02/11 with a starting pay rate of $25.04/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience using modern office methods and procedures, record keeping practices, using various filing systems and methods, data processing techniques, experience utilizing computers and related software (e.g. Microsoft Office products, Google products), experience providing customer service, and the ability to perform detail oriented tasks.

Special Requirements

Must maintain certification in BLS by the American Heart Association and training in the use of the AED and have the ability to perform BLS and/or first aid to prevent loss of life and relieve suffering until appropriate care arrives.

The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and Aff ... We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds . We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply

Online applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. We anticipate using this Job Opening Until: February 17, 2027 at which time we will continue recruiting with a new Job Opening. Applications are processed every week, usually on Thursdays.

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