Medical Assistant - Youth Apprentice

Western Wisconsin Health is seeking a Medical Assistant youth apprentice. The successful candidate will be oriented to both the administrative and clinical duties of a physician's office from general office procedures to the technical phases of examining room assisting and elementary medical laboratory techniques.

Duties include rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, height and weight, and collection of basic patient data in the clinic or on the phone, documenting in the electronic medical record, room preparation, and administrative duties. All of this is done to support the organization’s mission while living our values.

Work Schedule:

• Minimum of 450 hours in a 12-month span (average of about 9 hours per week)
• Hours are variable and scheduled within normal clinic operating hours based on clinic needs and apprentice availability; clinic operating hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm, Friday 7am-5pm, Saturday 8am-2pm

QUALIFICATIONS

Western Wisconsin Health expects employees to understand and to incorporate the values of our organization in their day-to-day practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School junior or senior
• Current WI CNA Certification
• BLS Certification (within 3 months of hire)

Occupational Competencies:

• Apply infection prevention controls
• Apply standard precautions
• Respond to patient inquiries professionally
• Schedule patient appointments using electronic systems
• Maintain the patient record
• Perform administrative tasks
• Set up area for exam/procedures
• Room patients
• Maintain inventory
• Clean and prepare supplies and instruments
• Instruct patients in collection of specimens
• Assist in performing testing
• Obtain vital signs
• Assist physician with patient care for routine examinations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills (foresight to preplanning of visits)
• Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic medical records
• Maintain the integrity of highly confidential business information
• Display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational standards

ABOUT WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH

Western Wisconsin Health is an integrated hospital and family practice clinic located in Western Wisconsin, just 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul on I-94. Join an exciting and growing team with a focus on the future of health care delivery