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WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH
Medical Assistant (MA, CMA) - 0.9 FTE Behavior Health
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$35,916 / year median in Wisconsin
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Western Wisconsin Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant (0.9 FTE) to work in the Behavior Health department at the Baldwin Clinic. The MAs are key members of the health care delivery team responsible for flow of patients through the clinic. Responsibilities also include obtaining and verifying information from the patients to maximize provider's efficiency. The MAs assist providers to prepare for patient exams, treatments, and provide other support functions as directed. All of this is done to support the organization's mission while living our values.
QUALIFICATIONS
Western Wisconsin Health expects employees to understand and to incorporate the values of our organization in their day-to-day practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program CPR certificationPreferred Qualifications:
Certification as a Medical Assistant Prior experience with electronic medical recordsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Critical thinking skills (foresight to pre planning of visits) Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic medical records Maintain the integrity of highly confidential business information Display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational standardsWork Schedule:
0.9 FTE- 72 hours per biweekly pay period Saturday Urgent Care rotation
- 8am•2pm