Medical Assistant – Pediatrics

Sanford Health

Medical Assistant in Pediatrics providing patient care by collecting health data and supporting healthcare providers at Sanford Health locations. Must have relevant certification and experience in healthcare.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeWausau • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice.
Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider.
Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals; and following through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the provider.
Communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information.
Will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings.
Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of the following courses or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution within 12 months of hire: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology.
Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire.
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time benefits 36 hours / week; option to work 4.5 days / week or have a full day off biweekly

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient CareHealth Data CollectionCare Plan ImplementationPreventative CareHealth Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)