CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PODIATRY

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Podiatry in Wausau, WI is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team!

The Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of primary healthcare of patients including maintenance of clinical record/documentation. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for medical staff. The position requires the ability to make decisions consistent with clinic policies and the strict observance of confidentiality of patient information.

Greets, registers, and directs patients in a professional manner. Efficiently schedules patient appointments according to established parameters as defined by office policy and procedure. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining complete and accurate registration records. Responsible for answering all clinic calls, providing routine information to callers and transferring calls to appropriate individual in a courteous and professional manner.

HOURS: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every 2 weeks. Day shift, variable days M-F, no weekends or holidays.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from an accredited MA program or five years’ equivalence in medical assistant experience.
• Previous experience beneficial.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire (for 30071).
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration desired (for 30069).
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapts, and applies guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain teamwork effectively with co-workers.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* REG OR CERT MED ASST
* CPR or BLS