Medical Assistant
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Actalent
Appleton, WI (In Person)
$46,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Job Description The Certified Medical Assistant plays a vital role in supporting physicians within an office setting. This position involves greeting patients, preparing them for examinations, and recording essential medical information. Responsibilities Greet and escort patients to exam rooms. Utilize rooming standards to prepare exam rooms accordingly. Interview patients and measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, recording this information on patients' charts. Instruct patients on preparation for tests and procedures. Record laboratory, x-ray, ECG results, and other pertinent medical data in patients' charts. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring the physician receives all necessary information. Clean and stock exam rooms, including monthly instrument cleaning, sterilization of instruments, and refilling of supplies as necessary. Manage patient telephone calls as directed by the Triage Nurse. Screen patient telephone calls to the physician and relay advice, information, and instructions from the physician. Call in prescriptions and refills to pharmacies under physician direction. Schedule special appointments such as referrals, surgeries, x-rays, and lab tests. Assess and schedule appointments for patients. Communicate with callers, patients, physicians, and other staff in a polite and courteous manner, projecting a commitment to high-quality customer service. Abstract medical information on patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Essential Skills Certification as a Medical Assistant is required and must be active, with completion of a program that includes clinical hands-on training. (RMA also acceptable) 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting within Primary Care or Internal Medicine required. Experience with EPIC required. Work Environment The work schedule consists of a 4-day work week, with hours varying depending on the doctor or if in a float position. Work hours range between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., totaling 36 to 40 hours per week for full-time Medical Assistants and less for those working a 3-day week. This role does not require weekend or holiday shifts, within a large local clinic housing 31 providers, including 6 mid-level practitioners, covering family practice and internal medicine. The clinic also has a lab and radiology department. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Appleton, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.
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