Medical Assistant

Overview

Quad Med is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team in Sheboygan, WI. Join our employer health center with a focus in primary care!

Schedule: Full-time

• Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e. patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations
• Uses CPR skills when necessary
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments
• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information
• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable
• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery
• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling
• Where permitted, and as directed:
  • May perform routine screening tests
  • Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens
  • Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations
  • Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures
  • Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals
  • Certain clients and health centers may require travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant required
• Phlebotomy and lab experience required
• Experience working front office preferred
• Experience working in a Primary Care setting required
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• Medical Assistant certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT. Certification through another accredited association will need review/approval
• Skill certification through NIOSH or CAOHC

• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team approach to health care delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written)
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusion
• Bilingual a plus