Medical Assistant (MA) | Pediatrics | Full Time

Facility: Marsh Wausau Center | Location: Wausau, WI | Address: 2727 Plaza Dr, Wausau, WI 54401, USA

Shift: 8 Hours – Day Shifts | Job Schedule: Full‑time | Weekly Hours: 36 | Salary Range: $19.00 – $29.50 | May be eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) works within the ambulatory care setting under the direction of a licensed provider. The MA collects subjective and objective health data from patients or caregivers, communicates this information to the provider, and follows through on the patient’s plan of care. Duties include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and performing point‑of‑care testing. The role supports patients across the lifespan in preventive care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow‑up.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program, or completion of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Pharmacology courses (or equivalent) within 12 months of hire.
• If education is not yet met, two years of Medical Assistant experience required; otherwise, experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment (recertify as required).
• National certification or registration as a Medical Assistant (CMA, CCMA, CMAC, NCMA, RMA, etc.) is required for the certified track.
• State‑specific requirements:
  • North Dakota: registration as MAIII with the ND Board of Nursing (or four months to obtain); medication administration supervised by a licensed nurse until registration is obtained; registration on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if MAIII not held at hire.
  • Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Oregon: no state registration required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work‑life balance benefits
• Generous paid time off

Pay

Salary range: $19.00 – $29.50 per hour. Eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Full‑time, 36 hours per week. Options include a 4.5‑day work week with a full day off bi‑weekly.