Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Medical Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Janesville Worker Type: Intern/Temporary (Trainee) Job Highlights: Are you an upcoming high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $17/hour at one of our Wisconsin locations. Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now Job Highlights Youth Apprentices in the Medical Assistant pathway, work closely with a nursing care team to provide direct patient care and complete office tasks in one of SSMu2019s outpatient clinics. Availability to work days during a standard work week is crucial to fulfilling the 450 hour requirement. A licensed or certified professional will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role. Job Details u00b7 Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details u00b7 Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program u00b7 Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer u00b7 Assist with treatment order from provider with direct supervision from a licensed professional u00b7 Interview patients and record information as instructed u00b7 Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations u00b7 Perform office tasks such as answering phones, maintaining records, and filing u00b7 Assist with the ordering and stocking of supplies and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment u00b7 Perform other duties as assigned Education and Experience Requirements u00b7 High school junior or senior u00b7 16 years of age u00b7 Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria u00b7 Ability to work 10-15 hours per week at a clinic site M-F during the day u00b7 Reliable transportation to get to and from work u00b7 Satisfactory progress towards graduation u00b7 Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite u00b7 Demonstrated maturity and responsibility u00b7 Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic u00b7 Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication About SSM Health SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri. We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing Godu2019s healing presence to everyone we serve. Weu2019ve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Beckeru2019s Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide. Job Summary: Assists with administrative and clinical duties of a physicianu2019s office from general office procedures to the technical phases of examining room assisting and elementary medical laboratory techniques. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Responds to patient inquiries both in person and via telephone. + Schedules patient appointments. + Maintains patient records and perform administrative tasks. + Sets up area for exams/procedures and room patients. + Instructs patients in the collection of specimens. + Assists in performing testing under the supervision of staff. + Assists physician with patient care for routine examinations. + Cleans and prepares supplies and instruments. Maintains inventory. + Obtains vital signs. + Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Must be at least 16 years of age prior to start date and current high school student + Acceptance into Youth Apprenticeship program through local high school 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: 8714100033 Career Pipeline Program Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). + Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 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Created: 2026-02-18