Medical Assistant – Asthma Allergy Clinic

Children's Wisconsin

Medical Assistant providing care to diverse pediatric patients at Children’s Wisconsin. Involves preparing exam rooms, collecting patient data, and assisting with physician exams.

Posted 7/11/2026part-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including obtaining vital signs, administering immunizations, and performing point of care testing. Maintains a safe and organized clinical environment while effectively communicating with diverse patient populations and healthcare teams.

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Patient Care ExperienceImmunization AdministrationVital Signs MeasurementCMA-Certified Medical AssistantBLS-Basic Life Support

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementImmunization AdministrationPoint of Care TestingBlood DrawsPatient TransportHealth Screening DocumentationSpecimen CollectionManual Blood Pressure MeasurementPatient Care AssistanceClinical Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCultural CompetenceTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsEmergency Response

Certifications & Qualifications

CMA-Certified Medical AssistantBLS-Basic Life Support

Industry Keywords

Neonatal CarePediatric CarePrimary CareUrgent CarePatient SafetyClinical RequirementsHealthcare ProviderPatient Flow ManagementMedication Administration PolicyDiverse Patient Population

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
Prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
Directs patients and families to exam rooms.
Obtains and document patient’s height, weight and vital signs and perform a manual blood pressure.
Assists with the collection and documentation of patient information such as health screenings, allergies, and home medications. Reports any observations or concerns to the nurse or provider.
Assists the physician in the exam process and with procedures as directed.
Administers immunizations and other injections under the direction of the nurse practitioner and/or the physician.
Performs point of care testing according to established policies, if applicable.
Performs peripheral blood draws, if applicable under the direction of the nurse practitioner and /or the physician.
Collects and labels specimens and ensures delivery to the appropriate department.
Transports stable patients to designated areas and assists the provider in the transport of unstable patients.
Obtains and transports medications and hand delivers to the designated prescriber per the Medication-Administration policy.
Responds to emergency situations.
Maintains clinic flow, monitoring patient location and wait time.
Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment within the clinic area.
Assures that the quantity of supplies is adequate and appropriate for the clinic needs.
Assures that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times. Addresses any deficiencies or unsafe equipment with the appropriate department. Cleans equipment after use.
Communicates with physicians, leaders, and staff to maintain clinic operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) Required
Graduate of medical assistant program Preferred
6 months of experience in a patient care role would be preferred
Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or specialty care pediatric setting highly Preferred
Experience in administering immunizations and other injections Preferred
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.
Frequently bends, lifts, twists, reached, and squats. Occasionally push/pulls and does overhead work.
CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development