Medical Assistant

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to join their vibrant team. This role involves providing direct patient care and collaborating with a diverse group of healthcare professionals to ensure students receive top-notch medical services. With opportunities in primary care and specialized health areas, you will play a vital role in maintaining clinic operations and enhancing patient experiences. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to perform technical patient care services.

Responsibilities

• Collects vital signs, patient history, and specimens.
• Prepares examination rooms and performs administrative duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Basic Laboratory Tests

Administering Injections

Documentation in EHR

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Job Summary:

University Health Services is seeking Medical Assistants to join our dynamic team! We have openings in both our Primary Care and Gynecology and Sexual Health teams. This position provides direct patient care to the students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

As a Medical Assistant at UHS, you will collaborate with various members of our interdisciplinary team to maintain efficient clinic operations. You will have diverse opportunities to work in areas such as primary care, gynecology and sexual health or community health clinics. In this role, you will support providers and nurses to ensure the needs of our students are met.

If you are passionate about healthcare and looking to join a team that values collaboration and excellence, we encourage you to apply! UHS offers a rich benefit package, including paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Principal Duties may include:
-- Administers and reads TB skin tests
-- Administers vaccinations
-- Assists with procedures
-- Serves as a chaperone for sensitive exams
-- May respond to inbox messages
-- Documents care in the electronic health record (EHR)
-- Performs routine vital signs
-- Prepares and cleans exam rooms
-- Inventories and orders equipment and supplies
-- Performs ECG's
-- Performs spirometry
-- Performs point of care testing, such as urine dips and pregnancy testing

Responsibilities:
Collects vital signs, patient history, and specimens; and performs basic laboratory tests and administers injections and medications under supervising clinician direction to ensure the proper care of patients. Prepares examination rooms and equipment and performs administrative duties. Works collaboratively with other medical staff.

• 70% Performs routine vital signs, basic tests, assists with minor procedures, and administers medications as directed by a supervising clinician


• 5% Collects, prepares, and delivers specimens for laboratory analysis


• 15% Prepares and cleans examination rooms, instruments, and equipment for specific procedures


• 5% Escorts patients to various hospital locations and delivers, orders, and inventories general clinic supplies


• 5% Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, assisting patients with billing, and coding information and answering basic medical questions

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Preferred:
-- At least six months of experience as a Medical Assistant
-- One year experience in a medical clinic or other healthcare setting.
-- Ability to perform technical patient care services where identifiable results are obtained, and instructions are well defined.

Preferred Certifications:
-- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Medical Assistant (MA) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

License/Certification:

Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support
Certification or must obtain certification prior to start date and provide documentation before beginning employment.

Work Schedule:

This position is onsite 5 days a week Monday - Friday.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position will be onsite at 333 East Campus Mall - UW Madison campus.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $19.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The posted rate is the minimum starting wage for all qualified candidates.

Additional Information:

UHS is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to login or create an account to continue. Please upload a cover letter and resume to apply.

Include BLS certification details (certifying organization, certification number and expiration date) in your application materials.

You will also be asked to provide the contact information for three professional references, one of which should be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

For full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 20, 2025. The post will remain open until the positions are filled.

Contact:

Karin Butikofer
[e-mail]
608-890-2860
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Medical Assistant (HS021)

Department(s):

A57-UNIV HEALTH SERVICES/CL SVCS/PRIMARY CARE

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

311308-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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