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Medical Assistant Certified / Registered - Internal Medicine

SSM Health · Sun Prairie, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped in a fast, busy clinic without letting quality slip.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep pace and still be careful, which the posting stresses.

This job is 28 hours over three or four days. How does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: Whether they want part-time hours and will be steady in the role.

What would you do

A parent refuses vaccines for their child. How do you handle that conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they stay respectful, avoid arguing and bring in the provider to discuss it.

A child is scared and crying before a shot. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they use comfort, distraction and parent help to make it safe and less upsetting.

You notice signs that worry you about a child's safety at home. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know they are expected to report concerns to the provider and follow mandated reporting rules.

About the work

This role covers both internal medicine and pediatrics. How do you switch between rooming a toddler and an older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust vitals, growth charts, screenings and communication for very different ages.

How do you measure and record a child's height, weight and head circumference accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they know proper technique, since growth charts guide decisions about a child's health.

Walk me through checking a child's vaccine record and preparing the shots due at a well visit.

What they are checking: Whether they can read the schedule, catch missed vaccines and prepare doses safely.

For an adult with diabetes, what do you make sure gets done during rooming?

What they are checking: Whether they help close care gaps like foot checks, A1C timing and eye exam reminders.

How do you assist with an in-office procedure like an ear irrigation or wound care?

What they are checking: Whether they know setup, technique and when to stop and get the provider.

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The full job description

As published by SSM Health.

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Sun Prairie Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Work in our department and help provide specialized care for patients with a variety of conditions while supporting in-office procedures and treatments. We welcome EMTs, CMAs, and LPNs who are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinic. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients' health. Department: Internal Medicine Schedule: 40 Hours per week Monday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM No nights, weekends or holidays! Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary: Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider) in a clinic setting. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties. • Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. • Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing. • Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment. • May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience • Wisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification 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 CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) • Or • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) • Or • Clinical medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) • Or • Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health Association (AAH) • Or • Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) • Or • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) • Or • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) • Or • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP) • Or • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) • Or • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 7061030164 SPC IM Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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