Medical Assistant I - Plastic Surgery

Summary

As a Medical Assistant I in the Department of Plastic Surgery, under the direction of clinic leadership, you will facilitate efficient clinic flow by maintaining excellent patient care and customer service.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30PM

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet and register clinic patients.
• Obtain and/or update registration information and referrals or authorizations as necessary.
• Schedule clinic appointments, ancillary tests and maintain appropriate scheduling information.
• Prepare patient exam rooms and equipment and select instruments using aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Escort patient to exam room, obtain brief history and vital signs.
• Update medical records for physician review.
• Receive and route incoming clinic phone calls to appropriate area. When necessary, record accurate messages and distribute to appropriate area.
• Clean and stock patient exam rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.
• Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision making skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Required Experience: Two years patient care experience or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options.
• 403B Retirement Package.
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Pet Insurance.
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.