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Job Title: Wisconsin Youth Apprentice – Medical Assistant, Janesville

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It’s more than a career, it’s a calling WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group JanesvilleWorker Type:Intern/Temporary (Trainee)Job Highlights:Are you a high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $17/hour at one of our Wisconsin locations. Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!Job HighlightsYouth Apprentices in the Medical Assistant pathway, work closely with a nursing care team to provide direct patient care and complete office tasks in one of SSM’s outpatient clinics. Availability to work days during a standard work week is crucial to fulfilling the 450 hour requirement. A licensed or certified professional will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.Job DetailsEffectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to detailsMaintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship ProgramParticipate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employerAssist with treatment order from provider with direct supervision from a licensed professionalInterview patients and record information as instructedPrepare treatment rooms for patient examinationsPerform office tasks such as answering phones, maintaining records, and filingAssist with the ordering and stocking of supplies and maintaining a clean and orderly work environmentPerform other duties as assignedEducation and Experience RequirementsHigh school junior or senior16 years of ageMust be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteriaAbility to work 10-15 hours per week at a clinic site M-F during the dayReliable transportation to get to and from workSatisfactory progress towards graduationCommit to completing 450 hours at the jobsiteDemonstrated maturity and responsibilitySkill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethicFoster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communicationAbout SSM HealthSSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri. We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone we serve. We’ve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Becker’s Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide.Job Summary: Assists with administrative and clinical duties of a physician’s office from general office procedures to the technical phases of examining room assisting and elementary medical laboratory techniques.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to patient inquiries both in person and via telephone.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Maintains patient records and perform administrative tasks.
• Sets up area for exams/procedures and room patients.
• Instructs patients in the collection of specimens.
• Assists in performing testing under the supervision of staff.
• Assists physician with patient care for routine examinations.
• Cleans and prepares supplies and instruments. Maintains inventory.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in High School or 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 7000220164 Jnsvll FMScheduled Weekly Hours: 15Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Expected Salary: $17 per hour

Location: Janesville, WI

Job Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:50:31 GMT