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Job Title:

Medical Assistant/Certified - Pediatrics

Cost Center:

301621235 St Pt-Pediatrics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support under the delegation and supervision of a licensed provider. The Medical Assistant assists providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety, and performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic’s mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

**Minimum Required:** One of the following:

+ Graduate of a Medical Assistant program **OR**

+ Documented successful completion of the following courses ( **or** their recognized course equivalent):

+ Medical Terminology (from an accredited institution **or** completed online through Universal Class)

+ Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease (from an accredited institution or online through Universal Class)

+ Pharmacology (from an accredited institution)

Candidates may also qualify through at least two years of direct healthcare-related work experience in roles such as, but not limited to:

+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

+ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

+ Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

+ Emergency Department (ED) Technician

+ Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

+ Dental Assistant

+ Home Health Aide

+ Phlebotomist

+ Certified Medication Aide / Med Tech

+ Behavioral Health Technician / Mental Health Aide

+ Physical Therapy Aide / Rehabilitation Aide

+ Chiropractic Assistant

+ Hospice Aide

+ Optometric / Ophthalmic Assistant

+ Medical Assistant (including roles involving vital signs and basic patient care)

Healthcare experience should include, but is not limited to:

+ Direct patient care activities (vital signs, assisting with ADLs)

+ Basic clinical procedures relevant to the role

+ Providing support under supervision in clinical settings

Additional qualifying experience includes higher education in healthcare-related fields such as:

+ Kinesiology

+ Surgical Technology

+ Dental Hygiene

+ Nursing

+ Other related health sciences

Candidates with this background should demonstrate relevant clinical experience or coursework that involved patient care responsibilities comparable to those outlined above.

+ _Within the_ _first 12 months_ _of employment, candidates are expected to have completed the specified educational courses relevant to the role, which may include basic life support, patient care, infection control, or other healthcare foundational training._

**Preferred/Optional:** Experience in healthcare.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._

**Minimum Required:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

**Preferred/Optional:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire. National MA certification (e.g., CMA, CCMA) is preferred but not required.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.