Med Assistant-CAPS 1.0FTE

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
• Capability and flexibility to travel to other CAPS CACs to assist with providing services.
• Patient Care * Prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements. * Greets patient and families and directs them to exam rooms. * Obtains and document patient’s height, weight and vital signs and perform a manual blood pressure. Reports any observations or concerns to the nurse practitioner or physician. * Assists the nurse practitioner and physician in the exam process and with procedures as directed. * Administers immunizations and other injections under the direction of the nurse practitioner and/or the physician. * Performs point of care testing according to established policies, if applicable. * Collects and labels specimens and ensures delivery to the appropriate department.
• Clinic Operations * Maintains clinic flow, monitoring patient location and wait time. * Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment within the clinic area. * Assures that the quantity of supplies is adequate and appropriate for the clinic needs. * Assures that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times. Addresses any deficiencies or unsafe equipment with the appropriate department. Cleans equipment after use. * Communicates with physicians, leaders, and staff to maintain clinic operations.
• Clerical Support * Greets patient and family in a welcoming manner, ensuring confidentiality and privacy. * Updates/verifies demographic, guarantor data, and insurance information in the electronic health record. * Utilizes the electronic clinical information systems to support clinic operations and patient care.

Education:

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred

Experience:

• 1+ years related medically related experience preferred
• Pediatric experience and experience in administering immunizations and other injections preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Epic system preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population to ensure an emotionally safe and culturally competent environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.
• Physical ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds, as well as push and pull when performing cleaning functions.
• Frequently bends, lifts, twists, reached, and squats.
• Occasionally push/pulls and does overhead work.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods, over 80 percent of the work period, while assisting in patient care.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred or in lieu of this, 6 months of MA or EMT experience.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

**CAPS-Child Advocacy and Protection Services**

Clinic Schedule:

• Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
• Possible travel to Lakeshore Child Advocacy Center (Saukville, WI) and our Waukesha Child Advocacy Center only if there is shortages

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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