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Aspirus Waupaca Clinic in Waupaca, WI. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant or 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 1.0 FTE. 80 Hours Biweekly
Experience/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).Certification desired for Medical Assistant (Job Code 30069) and PM Shift (Job Code 30070).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.Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.Surgical First Assist call coverage may be required after successful completion of training program.Currently holds certifications or documentation of training in DOT urine drug screen collection, DOT breath alcohol testing, saliva testing, hair drug collections, NIOSH certification for spirometry, CAOCH certification for audiograms, and ability to perform respirator fit testing or must obtain and be proficient in all noted areas within 9 months of hire.Employee Benefits
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
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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.
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Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR or BLS
* REG OR CERT MED ASST