Careers

About the Job:

Responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician. Assists physician in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients and physician.

• Rooms patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for seeking care and reports to physician.
• Processes telephone messages.
• Follows prescription refill procedures.
• Maintains patient records confidentiality.
• Records patient charges and lab charges for the billing department.
• Assists the provider with patient education pertaining to their ongoing health care:
  • Medications
  • Nutrition & exercise
  • Injections
  • Collection of samples and tests
  • Laboratory and radiology preparation
  • Diagnostic procedures
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in as directed and supervised by physician.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.
• Ensures cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Prepares list of medical supplies needed and orders supplies.
• Obtains and verifies necessary insurance information from patient.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Receives prior authorizations with insurance companies for appropriate testing.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

1 Open Position (FTE: 0.9)

Requirements:

• Strong medical terminology skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of EPIC EHR or ability to be proficient within four weeks of hire.
• Competency with relevant medications and injection procedures.

Shift Time: 8- hour shifts

Benefits and Salary:

MMC offers employees a competitive benefits package that includes:

Insurance Plans*

• Health
• Dental
• Life

*eligibility criteria must be met to participate in insurance plans. Not all employees may be eligible.

403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan

All employees are eligible to participate in the savings plan. Through payroll deductions, you can elect to contribute pre-tax and/or post-tax basis towards your retirement. We offer matching contributions for eligible employees.

Paid Time Off

MMC employees receive generous time off for vacations, illness and other personal matters.

About Us

MMC is a regional medical center that serves patients from 7 counties in northwest Wisconsin and Gogebic County in Michigan.  We have more than 60 full-time physicians and specialists on-staff and over 500 employees who are dedicated to providing quality care.  Our charming city of Ashland, WI is located on the shores of Lake Superior near Bayfield and the 21 Apostle Islands, and boasts a strong community, historic charm, modern conveniences and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.  Our passion and driving force is to see the people of our community live healthy, productive lives. EOE.