Medical Assistant l Family Medicine Clinic

Gundersen Health System Houston, MN 55943, US

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:

Gundersen Health System's mission is simple: provide Love + Medicine to every single patient that walks through our doors.

Our Houston Family Medicine team is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join their team. Are you ready to kick-start your career? Your dream career path is calling, apply today.

What is available:

.8 FTE, 64 hours/bi-weekly

Monday through Friday (no weekends or holidays!)

This position will have a home base of Houston with occasional travel to La Crescent, Spring Grove or Harmony depending on clinic need.

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
Hands-on experience - assist with procedures and virtual visits, gaining exposure to a wide range of patient care
growth-friendly 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

What you will get:

Starting pay of $19.49 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

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

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.

If 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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