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Medical Assistant Certified / Registered - Obstetrics and Gynecology

SSM Health · Fond du Lac, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you handle a sensitive conversation, like a patient asking about pregnancy loss?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond with care and bring in the nurse or provider when needed.

Tell me about a time you helped a nervous patient feel comfortable.

What they are checking: Whether they have a calm, respectful manner that suits OB and gynecology visits.

What interests you about working in obstetrics and gynecology?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in women's health that will keep them engaged in the role.

What would you do

A pregnant patient tells you she has a bad headache and blurry vision. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible preeclampsia warning signs and alert the provider right away.

A patient seems uncomfortable answering screening questions about safety at home while her partner is in the room. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to find a private moment to ask safely, following clinic policy.

The clinic is running behind and patients are getting upset. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate honestly and keep things moving without cutting corners.

About the work

Walk me through rooming a patient for a routine prenatal visit.

What they are checking: Whether they know to check weight, blood pressure, urine and fetal heart tones as directed.

How do you prepare a room and assist with a pelvic exam or Pap test?

What they are checking: Whether they know the supplies, specimen handling and how to support patient comfort and dignity.

How do you label and send specimens so results aren't delayed or lost?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with labeling and tracking, which affects patient care.

How do you manage phone messages from patients so urgent ones are handled first?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell routine calls from ones that need a nurse right away.

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The full job description

As published by SSM Health.

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Main 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 Emergency Medical Technicians, Certified or Registered medical assistants, and Licensed Practical Nurses 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 : Obstetrics and Gynecology Schedule: 32 hours per week Monday-Friday No nights, weekends or holidays! Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day. 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). 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: 7260000038 OB/GYN Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 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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