Medical Assistant l Internal Medicine Clinic

About the Role

Emplify Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Internal Medicine at the La Crosse Clinic. This position offers hands‑on experience supporting a wide range of in‑clinic procedures, managing patient records, and providing essential assistance to dedicated clinicians. Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a not‑for‑profit, patient‑centered healthcare network serving Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• No weekends or holidays – enjoy work‑life balance while making a difference.
• Team‑first culture – collaborate with providers, nurses, and managers who value your contributions.
• Hands‑on experience – assist with procedures and virtual visits, gaining exposure to a wide range of patient care.
• Growth‑friendly environment – ideal for building a long‑term career in healthcare.
• Mission‑driven work – be part of a team that leads with empathy and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with a warm, welcoming smile and set a positive tone for their appointments.
• Update patient information in charting systems.
• Take vitals and prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist providers during office visits and procedures.
• Administer injections and immunizations.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other team members to deliver exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare workers.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program, or Vocational Nurse program, or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX‑PN.
• Or a high school diploma or equivalent and attainment of a Medical Assistant Certification.
• Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 15 months of the hire date.

Pay

Starting pay of $21.34 per hour, with additional compensation for experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA).
• Substantial retirement contributions (401(k) with employer match).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that combines vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and access to a Career Development Center.
• Supportive work environment that values personal and professional growth.

Schedule

• 0.9 FTE – 72 hours bi‑weekly.
• Monday through Friday (no weekends or holidays).
• Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

For assistance with the application, contact HR‑Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608‑775‑0267.