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Medical Assistant l Preadmissions (PATT, Cross-Training Included)

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role cross-trains in Urology and Pulmonary too. How do you handle learning three areas at once?

What they are checking: Ability to learn quickly and keep different workflows straight.

Tell me about a time you helped a nervous patient feel more at ease.

What they are checking: Calming patients who are anxious about surgery, a big part of this role.

How would you stay organized when many patients' surgery dates are coming up and each needs different tasks done?

What they are checking: Tracking deadlines so no patient shows up to surgery unprepared.

How do you stay reliable in a part-time schedule of 24 hours a week?

What they are checking: Commitment and communication in a part-time role that still carries real responsibility.

What would you do

A patient tells you they take a blood thinner but aren't sure if they're supposed to stop it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Escalating medication questions to the right provider rather than guessing.

What would you do if a patient's test results were missing the day before their surgery?

What they are checking: Taking ownership of follow-up so a missing result does not delay a procedure.

A patient says they have a cold and fever a few days before surgery. What do you do?

What they are checking: Knowing to flag new symptoms to the provider because they could change surgery plans.

About the work

In Preadmission Testing and Teaching, you help patients get ready for surgery. What kinds of information do you think matter most before a procedure?

What they are checking: Understanding that allergies, meds and health history are key to a safe surgery.

How would you explain fasting and medication instructions to a patient before surgery so they get it right?

What they are checking: Clear teaching, since mistakes here can cancel a surgery or cause harm.

In pulmonary, you may help with breathing tests. How would you coach a patient who is struggling to do the test right?

What they are checking: Patience and coaching skill, since effort affects pulmonary test results.

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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: 24 Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant in Preadmissions, where your compassionate care and organizational skills will play a vital role in ensuring a seamless patient journey. This role also offers the exciting opportunity to cross‑train in both Urology and Pulmonary, expanding your clinical skill set and supporting multiple specialty areas. What's Available: • .6 FTE - 48 hours bi-weekly • Monday – Friday, Days • Hours - Between 7:00am - 4:00pm • No weekend or holiday hours required 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 appointment • Preadmission Testing and Teaching (PATT) : Support patients who are preparing for future surgical procedures. • Comprehensive Support : Assist patients seeing providers in our department and handle various tasks related to their pre-surgical planning. • Update patient information in charting systems • Take vitals • Have hands on experience working on procedures with nurses and providers • 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 CPR for healthcare workers • Medical Assistant Certification within 15 months of hire date. What you will get: • Starting pay of $21.34 /hour + more for experience! • A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated • 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, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 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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