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Medical Assistant - Genetics Clinic AMB 1.0FTE

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with a child with autism or sensory needs.

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust their approach for children who need extra patience and a calm room.

Tell me about a time you had to learn medical terms you had never heard before.

What they are checking: Whether they can learn new vocabulary quickly, which genetics requires.

Why are you interested in working in a genetics clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they are curious and motivated to work with families facing rare conditions.

What would you do

Families in a genetics clinic may be waiting for life-changing news. How do you support them as an MA?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer calm and kindness while leaving medical answers to the provider.

A visit is running long and other families are waiting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage clinic flow and keep families informed about delays.

About the work

A genetics clinic often sees children with rare or complex conditions. How would you prepare for those visits?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead with pre-visit checks and room setup for children with special needs.

How would you take measurements on a child who cannot stand or sit still because of a disability?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt measurement methods, which matter a lot in genetics evaluations.

How do you help collect blood or saliva samples for genetic testing so they are labeled and sent correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that sample errors can delay or ruin costly genetic tests.

How do you protect very sensitive genetic information in the clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they treat genetic results with extra care, since they affect whole families.

How do you keep your exam rooms safe and ready for children with medical equipment like feeding tubes or wheelchairs?

What they are checking: Whether they think about accessibility and safety for children with complex needs.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Description Essential Functions • Adheres to all Children’s Wisconsin (CW) procedures and standards. Ensures confidentiality to our customers by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment; maintains HIPAA compliance. Provides exceptional care to patients and families to fulfill our patient experience promise. • Performs Pre-Visit Planning prior to clinic appointments to ensure visit efficiencies and identify care gaps • Maintains a clean, organized environment and prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements. • Greets patient and family in a welcoming manner, directs patients and families to exam rooms. Maintains clinic flow, monitoring patient location and wait time. • Assists with the collection and documentation of patient information such as: vitals, measurements, health screenings, allergies, and home medications. Reports any observations or concerns to the nurse or provider. • Assists the provider in the exam process, administers medications, immunizations and assists with procedures including capillary and peripheral blood draws as directed. • Communicates with providers, leaders, and staff to maintain clinic operations. Alerts provider or Registered Nurse (RN) of any patient needing immediate assistance. • Communicates with clinic leader about the quantity of supplies that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times for the clinic needs. • Prepares for clinic by completing paperwork procedures, assuring all necessary information, prior authorizations or pre-certifications, etc. Assists with customer service representative duties as needed. Education: • High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required • Graduate of medical assistant program, preferred. In lieu of this education, 6 months of experience in a patient care role would be considered. preferred Experience: • Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or specialty care pediatric setting preferred • Experience in administering immunizations and other injections preferred • Experience with pediatric patients preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment. • Requires flexibility of time and duties in order to work in a fast paced environment. • Ability to work independently as well as within a team. • Electronic Health Record proficiency preferred. • Ability to assist and support other ambulatory care locations as requested by leaders. • Night and/or weekend hours may be required during high volume or viral surge periods where additional patient access is needed. Licenses and Certifications: • CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants preferred • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required Patient Care Responsibility: • Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures. Clinic Schedule: • Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30pm Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

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