CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - WOODRUFF CLINIC

Company: Aspirus
Location: Woodruff
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.Aspirus Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team!The Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of health care to patients including maintenance of clinical record/documentation. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for medical staff. The position requires the ability to make decisions consistent with clinic policies and the strict observance of confidentiality of patient information.Hours: Full Time or .8 FTE, 64 hours bi-weekly; Day ShiftExperience/Qualifications:Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from an accredited MA program or three years equivalence in medical background and experience.Previous healthcare experience beneficial.Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire for Certified Medical Assistant (Job Code 30071) and Certified Medical Assistant - PM (Job Code 30187).Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable BLS training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.Skill in preparing and maintaining records and responding to correspondence.Skill in developing and maintaining relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Ability to interpret, adapts, and applies guidelines and procedures.Possesses good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain teamwork effectively with co-workers.Employee BenefitsFull benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.PTO accrual from day one!Generous retirement plan with match available.Wellness program for employees and their families.Howard Young Medical Center is an acute care facility located in Woodruff that provides a level of primary and specialty care not commonly found in a typical rural hospital. Built in 1977 the hospital traces its roots to the founding of Lakeland Memorial Hospital in the 1950s and provides care to residents across northern Wisconsin that includes Oneida, Vilas, and Iron counties.Howard Young Medical Center offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services, comprehensive women's health services and a da Vinci Surgical System, all equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. Our Clinic offers primary care services and access to visiting specialists from throughout the region.About the Woodruff Community:The Woodruff/Minocqua Area is Nature's Original Water Park---. We call it that because it's located in the middle of Northern Wisconsin's Lake Country. Here there are thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams that literally saturate the geography. Vacationers have long been visiting the Minocqua Area to enjoy all this water by boating, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking and biking trails, and more with no admission fees and year-round offerings.Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.Click here to learn more about Woodruff, WI.Essential:* CPR or BLS* REG OR CERT MED ASSTJob Type: Full-timePay: From $18.30 per hourSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: In person

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