Job Details

Medical Assistant II

Requisition ID #: 34016
Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Faculty)
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Experienced (non-manager)

City, State: Milwaukee, WI
Work Location: Tosa Center
Department: Multi-Specialty
Education: High School Diploma

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Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

Purpose

Under the direction of clinic leadership, in the role of Medical Assistant II you will facilitate efficient clinic flow by maintaining excellent patient care and customer service by performing patient care and front desk duties.

Primary Functions

Prepare patient exam rooms and equipment and select instruments using aseptic and sterile techniques
Escort patient to exam room, obtain brief history and vital signs. Update medical records for physician review.
Perform immunizations, injections, venipuncture, urinalysis, and other procedures completing necessary documentation. When necessary, package specimens to be sent to lab for analysis.
Assist physician with patient exams and procedures which include Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy assistance.
Greet and register clinic patients. Obtain and/or update registration information and referrals or authorizations as necessary.
Schedule clinic appointments, ancillary tests and maintain appropriate scheduling information
Receive and route incoming clinic phone calls to appropriate area. When necessary, record accurate messages and distribute to appropriate area.
Clean and stock patient exam rooms.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting. Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision-making skills. Customer Service focused.

Preferred Schedule:
Monday - Friday, no nights, weekends, or holidays, no call

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years medical assisting experience or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Required Certification: NRCMA (Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant) or AAMA (American Association Medical Assistants)

Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.