Medical Assistant

Job description

Vanish - Advanced Vein Treatments is a fast-growing medical clinic seeking a

Medical Assistant

Mequon, WI

About our practice:

Vanish was started in 2017 and was created for the purpose of providing high quality venous care to patients utilizing more advanced and less invasive technology than what hospital providers were offering. The physician owner was the Department Chief of Emergency Medicine and worked in a community-based hospital for 15-years. The non-physician co-owner has 20 years of medical device sales and management experience along with ownership and development of an acute care clinic. We started out with just two employees in Oak Creek and have now grown to twelve employees and an additional location in Waukesha. We have treated thousands of patients with varicose vein disease, lymphedema, lipedema, and for cosmetic improvement of spider veins. We look to continue growing and expanding in areas of need. www.vanishlegveins.com

Why you should join our group:

We are a private practice that puts the patient and their experience first. Second to that mission is the importance of providing a supportive and caring environment for all team members. Being a non- corporatized, medical environment allows for ingenuity and creativity in managing patient care and the team you work with.

Our Locations: We have three locations: Mequon, Oak Creek and Brookfield, WI. We are looking for someone to be based in Mequon but willing to go to all locations if needed.

Your Mission as Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant, you will help to provide excellent care for patients with chronic venous insufficiency (varicose vein disease) with advanced, in-office surgical procedures. Employees that work at Vanish are personable, enjoy a non-corporate healthcare environment, and working with team members in a friendly and comfortable environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTY

• Assist physicians, ultrasound technicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses during exams and medical procedures.
• Provide patient education.
• Prepare treatment and exam rooms and clean thoroughly for next patient.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
• Triage patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents such actions in patient's chart.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environment for co-workers, patients, and clinical team.
• Obtain vitals and record patient's medical history, chief complaint and pertinent medical information in our EMR system (Athena Health).
• Obtain clinical photos and take measurements for compression stockings; upload to the chart.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Help providers examine and treat patients with equipment and supplies during procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Assist patients in donning their compression stockings.
• Maintain sterile field.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train such as front desk duties.
• Represent the company in external marketing events.
• Display outstanding customer service and patient care.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned including light housekeeping.

Supervisor:

• Office Manager/Lead Medical Assistant

Hours: Clinic hours 8-5p Monday through Thursday and Fridays, 8-noon

Flexible Vacation Time with Notice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Medical Assistant, alternative equivalent or higher level of training considered required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple locations required, with the opportunity to request preference at one location required.
• Self-motivated and looking for personal development required.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced, patient service-oriented environment required.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Good organizational skills in the performance of duties and responsibilities required.
• Ability to effectively work with physicians, patients, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner to maintain high patient satisfaction required.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct in all work-related situations required.
• One to three years of work experience working in a medical, dental or similar clinical service-oriented industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of health insurance in regard to referrals, authorizations, and claims preferred.
• Knowledge of computers, medical terminology, and insurance in order to effectively handle the
• patient encounter preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Short Term Disability

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday : 9 hour shifts
• Friday: 4 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mequon, WI 53092: Travel to our other two locations as needed (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assistance: 2 years (Required)
• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Able to work M-Th 7:30AM to 5PM; F 7:30AM-12PM?
• Are you willing and able to travel between our locations in Mequon, WI, Oak Creek, WI and Brookfield, WI?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical, Dental or similar clinical-service : 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mequon, WI 53092 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mequon, WI 53092: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25