Medical Assistant l General & Vascular Surgery

Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs

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La Crosse, WI Until 10/5/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

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:

32

Join our dynamic team as a Medical Assistant in General & Vascular Surgery!

You'll gain hands-on experience assisting with a variety of in-clinic procedures, managing patient records, and providing essential support to our dedicated clinicians. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in a rewarding healthcare career, we'd love to meet you!

What's Available:

  • .8 FTE, 64 hours bi-weekly

  • Monday – Friday, Days

  • 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 appointments

  • Provide patient care in our Surgery Clinic

  • 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!

  • Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the Midwest

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.

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

About this role

Summary

Assist with patient care, procedures, records in general and vascular surgery

Job title

Medical Assistant l General & Vascular Surgery

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

La Crosse, WI; no remote work allowed

Salary

$21k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CPR

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient caresurgery assistancemedical recordsvitals
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

La Crosse, WI, USA

On-site City