Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE Under the direction of the clinic supervisor, the medical assistant is responsible for the receiving of patients, preparing the patients to be seen by the provider, and assisting the provider as requested in the delivery of care to the patientThe medical assistant works with patients and is knowledgeable with regard to the clinic's patient education program and provides educational materials to the patient when appropriateThe medical assistant is also responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipmentMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High SchoolMedical Assistant Program preferredMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Entry LevelLICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.Current medical assistant certification or registrationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED Knowledge of telephone etiquette, typing, computer, calculator, copy machine, and use of fax machine and essential medical assistant duties as identified below.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Please see position specific standards#cbFroedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 yearsFroedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locationsFroedtert South is an Equal Opportunity EmployerFroedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate lawAll employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.