Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

UW Health; Glen Valley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a patient-centered environment as a Medical Assistant. This role offers the chance to provide compassionate care to children and adolescents, ensuring their health and wellness. You'll prepare patients for examinations, monitor vital signs, and support families with education on healthy lifestyles. With excellent benefits and a commitment to professional growth through tuition reimbursement, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients. Embrace a fulfilling career in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and personal development.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and document vital signs.
• Administer medications and promote healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Documentation

Medication Administration

Healthy Lifestyle Promotion

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

LPN Licensure

Job description

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 80% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Rotating 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM, once weekly. No weekends required or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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.

Be part of something Remarkable

Join our high quality, patient and family-centered care team as a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Department.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to:

• Join our team of pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians who provide a comprehensive approach to childcare from birth through adolescence.


• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.


• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and administer medications and treatments.


• 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 receive:

• Excellent benefits, including paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance and retirement plans.


• Work-life balance - our positions allow for scheduling flexibility that aligns with an optimal work-life balance.


• Excellence in patient and family-centered care is recognized and celebrated through an award program.


• 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.

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