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Preferred

Graduate of an accredited Associate degree or Medical Assistant program or a minimum of 5 years experience in addition to military training.

Employer Based Clinics: Laboratory and phlebotomy training required within 30 days of hire.

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

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NI-Assistant, Medical

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:	8/29/2025
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-7038AC-B
Job Title:	NI-Assistant, Medical
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Performs selected skills: including rooming patient, assisting with treatments and procedures, Phlebotomy, EKG and /or monitoring including documenting complete and accurate information specific to department. Participates in continuous quality improvement and educational support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. Employees located in this job code were hired prior to 9/16/2016.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	Prepares patients for examination, treatment and procedures. Performs selected patient care duties which may include recording patient histories, vital signs, EKG’s, Holter Monitor. Assists with stress tests and flexible sigmoidoscopies utilizing proper technique under the supervision of a Physician and Unit Supervisor/Operations Manager. Under the authority and delegation of a physician may perform certain other tasks or duties.
•	Replenishes and prepares exam and treatment rooms with medical supplies, instruments, equipment and pharmacological items, maintaining neat, clean and appropriately stocked environment.
•	Cleans and disinfects all exam rooms, instruments and procedure trays operating sterilization equipment and following established department guidelines.
•	Complies and consolidates a variety of technical and statistical data for reports and records.
•	Assists with scheduling of patient tests and related clerical/receptionist support functions including ordering of clinical and office supplies and equipment as assigned.
•	Provides the RN and/or Physician with accurate and timely information regarding patient needs and status and documents information in appropriate records maintaining confidentiality at all times.
•	Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Clinical	Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•	Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills.
•	Ability to clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public.
•	Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing	X
Walking	X
Climbing			X
Bending		X
Crouching		X
Pushing / Pulling		X
Carry		X
Fine Hand / Eye Coordination		X
Color Discrimination			X
Hearing Ability		X
Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.	X
15 - 30 lbs.	X
30 - 50 lbs.		X


Over 50 lbs.	UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Concentration on Detail		X
Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task				X
Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks		X
Oral Communication		X
Written Communication			X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids	X
Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons		X
Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations				X
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals				X
Exposure to Radiation				X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.
THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.