Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

UW Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Medical Assistant in Orthopedics, where your role will be both rewarding and challenging. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide quality care in a compassionate environment, assisting with patient examinations and promoting wellness. With a focus on professional growth, the organization provides continuing education opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Wellness Options

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or LPN licensure required.
• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist with treatments.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and provide patient education.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

LPN Licensure

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Work Schedule

Part-time, 80% FTE day/evening. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Be part of something Remarkable

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a Medical Assistant in Orthopedics both rewarding and challenging.

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

• Join our Orthopedic Providers who provide a full range of non-surgical and surgical services, including trauma, joint reconstruction and replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand and upper extremity and foot and ankle surgery.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Prepare patients for examination, assist with treatments and office procedures and provide patient education.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, 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).

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN Preferred

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 Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics

Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description

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