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Medical Assistant

SSM Health · Monroe, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you were the newest person on a team. How did you get up to speed?

What they are checking: Whether they are motivated and open to learning, which the posting calls out.

Tell me about a time you noticed something about a patient that the provider needed to know.

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention beyond the checklist and speak up.

What would you do

A patient is rude to you during rooming. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, kind and professional and don't let it affect the patient's care.

How do you handle a refill request in Epic when you're not sure the patient is due?

What they are checking: Whether they check the chart and route to the provider rather than guessing.

You're asked to help with a procedure you've never seen. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for guidance and stay honest about what they know.

How do you keep a schedule on time when patients arrive late?

What they are checking: Whether they work with the front desk and provider to keep the day moving fairly.

About the work

You may work under an NP, RN, LPN or physician. How do you know whose direction to follow for a task?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the chain of supervision and confirm orders before acting.

Walk me through a blood pressure check. What can cause a false high reading?

What they are checking: Whether they know cuff size, arm position and rest time, since bad readings change treatment.

How do you prepare a patient and the room for a pelvic or other sensitive exam?

What they are checking: Whether they protect privacy, offer a chaperone and set up supplies with care.

What do you do to prevent a needlestick, and what would you do if you got one?

What they are checking: Whether they practice sharps safety and know to report and follow exposure protocol.

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The full job description

As published by SSM Health.

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Schedule: PRN No nights, weekends or holidays We have opportunities for: • MA, CMA or RMA- must be graduates of a school of medical assisting • EMTs with a WI license • LPNs with a WI license Position duties may include: • Patient rooming • Drug/alcohol screening • Injection and vaccine administration • General clinical administrative tasks in the electronic medical record program (Epic). A Well-qualified candidate will be: • Comfortable with hands on patient care • Open to new experiences and new challenges • Ambitious, motivated, and sympathetic in nature We offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. Job Summary: Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical 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, and filing. • Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment. • 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 a 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) Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 5903000165 DTE Monroe Truck Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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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