Medical Assistant

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin, is hiring a Medical Assistant. The position will work Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time. Limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
• Premium pension plan with at least a 7.25% employer match in 2025. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

As a Medical Assistant, you will serve as an assistant to the medical providers/Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP).  Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Providing coverage when medical providers are seeing patients. 
• Performing duties necessary for medical providers/LIP’s to conduct initial physical assessments of new admissions and patient medical issues. 
• Functioning as the medical provider’s/LIP’s assistant.
• Organizing schedules.
• Preparing necessary documents. 

The starting pay is $23.04 per hour (approximately $47,900 per year), plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Medical Assistant 2 and is in pay schedule and range 06/11.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

Physical requirements include being able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds. 

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience working as a medical assistant (e.g., preparing exam rooms, taking and recording vital signs, collecting blood or other specimen samples, assisting with patient examinations or treatments, etc.).
• Experience performing electrocardiogram (EKGs).
• Experience setting up and dispensing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines/supplies.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) software and scanning medical records into the EHR. 

Well-qualified candidates will also have one or both of the following:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience working with Cerner.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one page, and your resume is limited to two pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process.  Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. 

• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. 
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Allyvia Vang at [email protected].

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions. 

The deadline to apply is 10/20/26 by 11:59 pm.  

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.