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Medical Assistant IAs 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 - 4:30PMPrimary ResponsibilitiesGreet 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 informationPrepare patient exam rooms and equipment and select instruments using aseptic and sterile techniquesEscort patient to exam room, obtain brief history and vital signs. Update medical records for physician reviewReceive and route incoming clinic phone calls to appropriate area. When necessary, record accurate messages and distribute to appropriate areaClean and stock patient exam roomsOther duties as assigned.Knowledge – Skills – AbilitiesKnowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision making skills.QualificationsMinimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalentMinimum Required Experience: Two years patient care experience or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.Physical RequirementsWork requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.Work EnvironmentOccasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.Sensory AcuityAbility 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 options403B Retirement PackageCompetitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offeredTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Pet InsuranceOn campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classesAdditional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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milwaukee, WI, 53202, US
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