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. Work 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.
• Why MCW?
• 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.
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