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**Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!** **Job Title:** Medical Assistant or CMA or Medical Assistant - Apprentice - Oncology **Cost Center:** 301351205 Mfld-Oncology **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Employee Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America) **Job Description:** **MEDICAL ASSISTANT** The Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients' care, comfort, and safety. The Medical Assistant 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 + Documented successful completion of the following courses **or** (their recognized course equivalent): + Medical Terminology from an accredited institution **or** completed on line through Universal Class. + Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease from an accredited institution or completed on line through Universal Class. + Pharmacology from an accredited institution. + Two years of Medical Assistant-related work experience and completion of the required educational courses listed above within the first 12 months from hire. **Preferred/Optional:** Experience in healthcare experience. **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. **OR** **Certified Medical Assistant** The Certified Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare teams by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients' care, comfort, and safety. The individual performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System's (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** _For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._ **Minimum Required:** Graduate of a Medical Assistant program **OR** Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma **OR** applicable coursework to obtain license below. **Preferred/Optional:** None **EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Required:** None **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 and one of the following: + Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification awarded by the American Association or Medical Assistants (AAMA) + Registered Medical Assistant registration from the American Medical Technologist (AMT) + Registered Medical Assistant registry from the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) + Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin or equivalent + National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) **Preferred/Optional:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire. **OR** **Medical Assistant - Apprentice** The Medical Assistant - Apprentice works under the direction of a Medical Assistant mentor for on-the-job training to provide basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients' care, comfort, and safety. The Medical Assistant - Apprentice performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health System's (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program will provide Medical Assistant training to learn how to be a medical assistant at Marshfield Clinic Health System. No clinical experience is necessary for candidates. Once hired at Marshfield Clinic Health System one will need to be enrolled/accepted into the clinic paid Medical Assistant ICATAP program prior to starting the apprenticeship. The apprentice would work in a clinic department 32 hours per week as a Medical Assistant - Apprentice and then would be paid for 8 hours per week of educational training time for a total of 40 hours per week. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** Minimum Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Enrollment in ICATAP MA Apprenticeship Program Preferred/Optional: Completion of a Medical Terminology course. Graduate of a vocational technical Health Unit Coordinator Program, Medical Office Specialist, or Medical Secretary. **EXPERIENCE** Minimum Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Keyboard, computer, and telephone proficiency. Preferred/Optional: Six months' previous experience with MCHS or related entity. **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. **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.**

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