Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.DetailsWhere: Sheboygan County, WIWhat: Certified Medical Assistant - Mental/Behavioral HealthStart date: ASAPLength of Contract: 13 weeksLocal pay : $23/hrShift: 1st, no weekends or holidaysHours: Full-time availability, 40 hoursBenefits:At Amergis Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our caregivers are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer them the following benefits:Competitive Pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planContinuous professional and clinical trainingAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.Responsibilities:Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient’s chartsPrepares treatment rooms for examination of patientsDrapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipmentHands instruments and materials to doctor as directedCleans and sterilizes instrumentsInventories and orders medical supplies and materialsOperates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for testsGives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory testsSchedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance formsMay key data into computer to maintain office and patient recordsMay keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers and computer, and mail monthly statements to patientsPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum Requirements:High School diploma or its equivalentFull command, verbal and written, of the English languageGood telephone communication skillsKnowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of medical proceduresKnowledge of clerical functionsCurrent CPR card (if applicable)Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (if applicable)Current Health Certificate (if applicable)Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification preferredMinimum of one year relevant experience preferred.Relevant certification/ license if applicable.Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.