Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Provide compassionate care and organizational support for patients preparing for surgical procedures in Preadmissions. Responsibilities include taking vitals, updating patient charts, and cross-training in Urology and Pulmonary specialties.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant in Preadmissions, where your compassionate care and organizational skills will play a vital role in ensuring a seamless patient journey.
This role also offers the exciting opportunity to cross‑train in both Urology and Pulmonary, expanding your clinical skill set and supporting multiple specialty areas.
What's Available: .6 FTE - 48 hours bi-weekly Monday – Friday, Days Hours - Between 7:00am - 4:00pm No weekend or holiday hours required What you will do: Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients by greeting them with a warm and welcoming smile and setting the tone for their appointment Preadmission Testing and Teaching (PATT): Support patients who are preparing for future surgical procedures.
Comprehensive Support: Assist patients seeing providers in our department and handle various tasks related to their pre-surgical planning.
Update patient information in charting systems Take vitals Have hands on experience working on procedures with nurses and providers Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.
What you need: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN Or High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification BLS CPR for healthcare workers Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date.
What you will get: Starting pay of $21.34 /hour + more for experience!
A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution) Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin.
With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
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Requires graduation from a Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, or Vocational Nurse program, or a high school diploma with MA certification. Must possess BLS CPR certification for healthcare workers.
Market context
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