What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Training Program (Summer 2022 start) position at Children's Wisconsin?
Organizational Information
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/
Job Description
Earn while you learn!
Children's is offering a "No Cost" – 14 week paid accelerated Medical Assistant Training Program.
Please watch this video to learn more about this training program opportunity.
Program details:
- Program start date is yet to be determined. Ideally we're hoping for the training program start either in July or August 2022.
- 14 week training program offering foundational coursework for a Medical Assistant Certification.
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Friday during 1st shift
- Participants receive an hourly wage while training.
- Laptop computers & necessary equipment will be loaned to you upon acceptance into the program.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Prior customer service experience.
- Prior healthcare experience is highly preferred.
- A passion for wanting to work in healthcare.
- Willingness to learn and perform both blood draws and immunizations to pediatric patients.
- Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment.
- Physical ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds, as well as push and pull when performing cleaning functions.
This program is a partnership of the Center for Healthcare Careers, Employ Milwaukee, and the Medical College of Wisconsin. This project is funded by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment.
More information about the MAAPET program can be found here: https://www.healthcareerswi.com/maapet-project
Additional Posting Description
Equal Opportunity Employer
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.