Kenosha Community Health Center is looking for Medical Assistants to work in its multiple locations within Kenosha County, including its newest division, Pillar Health!

$2,000 hiring bonus - See below for details.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant will perform delegated clinical, clerical, and administrative duties within the supervising physician's scope of practice consistent with the MA's education, training, and experience. Such duties shall not constitute the practice of medicine. The provider supervision shall be active and continuous, but shall not necessarily require the physical presence of the supervising provider at the time and place that the services are rendered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Prepare examination room and all needed equipment for each patient restocking as needed
• Assist provider with patient examinations, treatments and minor surgery
• Open sterile packs maintaining sterile asepsis
• Clean, disinfect instruments and supplies
• Maintain safety practices in all areas and procedures
• Put on sterile gloves using proper technique/proper hand washing technique
• Dispose of contaminated materials
• Take and record vital signs, allergies, and subjective findings (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, height, weight and head circumference)
• Prepare sterile field for minor office procedures
• Maintain timely flow of patients
• Greets patients, prepares and drape patient for examination and/or treatment
• Preparing packaging for sterilization and use of autoclave

• Give injections, immunizations, allergy, etc.
• Perform TB tests
• Perform EKG test
• Perform ear wash
• Perform dressing changes
• Perform suture removal
• Assist in collection of specimens
• Prepare the specimens for shipping
• Perform simple routine laboratory procedures, such as urinalysis and simple blood tests and cultures
• Perform visual acuity tests
• Assist with audiometric testing
• Document accurately according to PCMH and MU standards
• Participate in quality management
• Check sample drugs for outdates
• Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring
• Maintains clinical facility integrity and cleanliness
• Understand procedure and diagnosis coding
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Educational and/or Experience

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (must be able to produce official school transcripts or diploma) required. Must obtain with six months of hire and maintain Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification. CPR Certification required.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written) preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE

Availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours, typically Monday – Thursday, 7am – 7pm, Friday, 7am – 5pm and rotating Saturdays 7am – 3pm.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, 403(b) Paid Time Off, including Holidays.

As a part-time employee, you are eligible to participate in the organization’s Employee Assistant Program and 403(b).

Pay to commensurate with experience.

$2,000 Hiring Bonus*

*Full-time Medical Assistants hired between September 1, 2022 and November 30, 2022 will be eligible to receive a hiring bonus paid in 4 equal installments, every 6 months. Employee must be actively employed to receive payout and maintain perfect attendance within the first 90 days.

Learn more about us at www.kenoshachc.org.

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
*Employees of Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, A Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are required to comply with the Federal Mandate for the COVID-19 Vaccination.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kenosha, WI 53140: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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