Description

JOB SUMMARY

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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Minimum Required : Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with AAMA or RMA certified required. Documented successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent) required :

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease
• Pharmacology

Preferred / Optional : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license awarded by the State of Wisconsin.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required : None

Preferred / Optional : Healthcare experience

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

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 registration from the American Medical Technologist (AMT)

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

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license awarded by the State of Wisconsin.

Serves Neillsville Region Sites : Stratford, Colby, Greenwood, and Neillsville