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Medical Assistant l Cardiology Clinic

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting says you'd work alongside providers, nurses and managers. Tell me about a time you helped a coworker without being asked.

What they are checking: Team-first attitude the clinic explicitly says it values.

Tell me about a mistake you made at work and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Honesty about errors, which matters more than never making one in a clinical setting.

How do you stay organized when several providers need help at once?

What they are checking: Prioritizing tasks and communicating clearly when demands compete.

What makes you want to build a long-term career in cardiology specifically?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for this specialty, which signals they will stay and grow.

What would you do

A patient in the waiting room looks pale and sweaty and says they feel faint. What do you do?

What they are checking: Spotting a patient in trouble and getting help immediately instead of waiting their turn.

You notice a vital sign you just took looks off, but the provider is already running late. What do you do?

What they are checking: Choosing to recheck and report an abnormal finding even when it slows the day down.

How would you greet an elderly patient who is hard of hearing and uses a walker?

What they are checking: Respectful, practical care for older patients, who make up much of a cardiology clinic.

About the work

What do you know about common heart conditions like atrial fibrillation or heart failure, and how would that help you room patients?

What they are checking: Basic cardiology knowledge that helps them ask the right questions and notice warning signs.

Walk me through getting a clean EKG tracing on a patient who keeps moving or has a lot of chest hair.

What they are checking: Hands-on EKG skill, including fixing artifact so the provider gets a usable tracing.

How do you update a patient's medication list when they bring in a bag of pill bottles and aren't sure what they take?

What they are checking: Patience and accuracy in medication reconciliation, which heart patients depend on.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Support heart health—become a Medical Assistant in Cardiology Passionate about keeping hearts healthy, thrive in the fast-paced world of cardiology, where every heartbeat matters. As a dedicated medical assistant, combine clinical skills with a compassionate approach to ensure patients receive the highest level of care on their journey to heart health. What is available: • .9 FTE, 72 hours bi-weekly • Monday - Friday, Day Shifts. 8 hour shifts between 7:30am - 5:00pm. • Location: La Crosse Clinic Why you'll love this role: • No weekends or holidays - enjoy work-life balance while making a difference • Team-first culture - work alongside providers, nurses, and managers who value your contributions and support your success • Welcoming environment - ideal for those looking to build a long-term career in healthcare. • mission-driven work - be part of a team that leads with empathy and excellence What you will do: • Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients by greeting them with a warm and welcoming smile and setting the tone for their appointments • Update patient information in charting systems • Take vitals • Perform EKGs and assist with project work that supports the department. • Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys. What you need: • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, Practical Nursing program or Vocational Nurse program or have completed education to be eligible for NCLEX-PN • Or • High School Diploma or equivalency and attained a Medical Assistant Certification • BLS for healthcare workers What you will get: • Starting pay of $21.34/hour + more for experience! • Comprehensive & Generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member • Substantial Retirement Contribution (401k & Base Contribution) • Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center • Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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