Medical Assistant, Allergy

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Flexible schedules

Job summary

UW Health in Madison seeks a part-time Medical Assistant to support allergy, asthma, and immunology services. You will prepare patients, take vitals, review medications, and assist with spirometry in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.

The role emphasizes quality care, attention to detail, and wellness promotion. UW Health offers comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required, or licensure as an LPN.
• 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.
• Acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program - Accelerated is available.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Join our allergy, asthma and immunology specialists who provide diagnostic and therapeutic consultation.
• Provide quality, conscientious care in a fast-paced, patient-family centered environment.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, review medications and allergies, perform spirometry, assist nursing staff.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and patient education.

Skills

Spirometry

Patient care

Attention to detail

Wellness education

Education

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Licensure as an LPN

CCMA certification (UWH employee)

Job description

Work Schedule

Part-time, 80% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday scheduled between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM with one varying day off each week. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Work Schedule

Part-time, 80% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday scheduled between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM with one varying day off each week. 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

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and make a difference in the lives patients and their families!

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

• Join our allergy, asthma and immunology specialists who provide definitive diagnostic and therapeutic consultation for conditions such as food, drug, and environmental allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, and recurrent respiratory tract infections.
• 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, perform spirometry, and assist nursing staff with treatments for patients.
• Promote healthy life styles, wellness and education.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program Required 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 Social Impact and Belonging

UW 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.

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 90 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.