Medical Assistant - Med-Peds​/Family Medicine

Job Title:

Medical Assistant - Med-Peds/Family Medicine

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Med-Peds/Family Medicine Cost Center: . Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36. Employee Type:
Regular.

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America).

The Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The Medical Assistant performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic’s mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Documented successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent):
  Medical Terminology from an accredited institution or completed online through Universal Class;
  Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed online through Universal Class; and Pharmacology from an accredited institution.
• Two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire.

Preferred/Optional:
Experience in healthcare.

Minimum

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare teams by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The individual performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System’s (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum

Required:

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma OR applicable coursework to obtain license below.

Minimum

Required:

None.

Preferred/Optional:
Experience in healthcare.

Minimum

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) registry from the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Wisconsin or equivalent.
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Preferred/Optional:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs:
Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.