Medical Assistant - MDC/Sleep Medicine Clinic 1.0FTE AMB

About the role

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Medical Assistant Key Responsibilites

• Prepare exam rooms and direct patients and families to exam rooms.
• Prepare and start telehealth visits, connecting with families and preparing them for their provider visit.
• Obtain (or verify if virtual) and document patient height, weight, and vital signs.
• Assist with the collection and documentation of patient information such as health screenings, allergies, and home medications. Report any observations or concerns to the nurse or physician.
• Assist with procedures (if in-person) and patient care as directed by the nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician.
• If in-person, collect and label specimens and ensure delivery to the appropriate department.
• If virtual, verify that all required labs or testing have been completed prior to telehealth visit.
• Schedule and coordinate follow-up care.

Medical Assistant Qualifications

• High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, preferred. In lieu of this education, 6 months of experience in a patient care role would be considered.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• Certification or Registration (Clinical Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Registered Medical Assistant) preferred.
• Experience in a primary care/specialty care pediatric ambulatory setting highly preferred.
• Experience in telehealth or phone triage highly preferred.
• Experience in administering immunizations and other injections preferred.

Clinic Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Certifications/Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council