Medical Assistant, Allergy

UW Health; Middleton Junction (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Employee wellbeing resources

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Allergy, Asthma and Immunology team in Wisconsin. The role involves preparing patients, taking vital signs, performing spirometry, and assisting with treatments in a fast-paced, compassionate setting.

A strong emphasis is placed on accurate documentation, patient education, and collaboration with nursing staff. The position offers part-time, 80% FTE, day-shift hours, with a rotating day off weekly, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
• Licensure as an LPN may be required.
• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or an Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program is beneficial.
• CCMA/CMA/RMA certification as a UWH employee or enrollment in MA Apprenticeship approved program.
• CPR/BLS certification required or to be obtained upon hire.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs

Spirometry

Documentation

Patient education

Medical terminology

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN licensure

CCMA certification

MA Apprenticeship Program

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification (as applicable)

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.

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- 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.

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