Medical Assistant - Specialty Care (ongoing)

UW Health

  • Madison, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Category: Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)Job Description:Be part of something RemarkableBe a part of the REMARKABLE team where we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:
  • Join our specialty care teams who provide remarkable care to patients of all ages.
  • Provide quality, conscientious care, with strict attention to details, in a fast paced, compassionate, and patient-family centered environment.
  • Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, review/update medications and allergies, assist with clinic procedures, and assist nursing staff with treatments for patients.
  • Promote healthy life styles, wellness and education.
UW Health offers clinical and administrative continuing education opportunities for Medical Assistants including AAMA approved CEUs, Elsevier Skill Packages and free weekend webinar events (twice per year).Positions are available throughout UW Health Clinic locations including the specialty areas of:
  • Allergy
  • Burn and Wound
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Fertility
  • Float
  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Hepatology
  • Oncology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Ob/Gyn
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngology/ENT
  • Pediatric Specialty
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pulmonary
  • Rheumatology
  • Surgical Specialty
  • Transplant
Work Schedule:Scheduled shifts are typically Monday through Friday, with 8 hours shifts between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. No weekends required.Pay:UW Health offers a competitive compensation package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following Required
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or
  • Licensure as an LPN or
  • Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or an Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program or
  • Attainment of the CCMA certification as a UWH employee or
  • Acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program - Accelerated or
  • One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA Certification
Licenses & Certifications
  • Certified as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 Year Required or
  • Licensure as an LPN Upon Hire Required
  • If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification Upon Hire Required
  • CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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