Orthopedic Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

401k with contribution

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Center

Wellness program

Job summary

Emplify Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant to support orthopedics, sports medicine and podiatry. You will greet patients, take vitals, update records, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requires completion of a MA or PN/NV program or NCLEX-PN eligibility, plus MA certification and BLS. Excellent patient care and teamwork are essential; variable travel may be required to Onalaska and Winona location as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN
• Or High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients by greeting them with a warm and welcoming smile and setting the tone for their appointments
• Provide patient care for our ortho, sports medicine and podiatry departments
• Update patient information in charting systems
• Take vitals
• Get hands on experience working on procedures with nurses and providers
• Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.

Education

Medical Assistant program

Practical Nursing program

Vocational Nurse program

High School Diploma or equivalency

Medical Assistant Certification

Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date

Job description

Emplify Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant to support orthopedics, sports medicine and podiatry. You will greet patients, take vitals, update records, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requires completion of a MA or PN/NV program or NCLEX-PN eligibility, plus MA certification and BLS. Excellent patient care and teamwork are essential; variable travel may be required to Onalaska and Winona location as needed.