Medical Assistant, Breast Center

UW Health; Madison, Middletown (WI, CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their expert team in Madison. The role involves providing care for patients with non-cancerous breast conditions and promoting health and wellness. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including tuition reimbursement and flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness Options at Work

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or LPN licensure required.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with non-cancerous breast conditions.
• Promote health and wellness to prevent breast cancer.
• Join a team caring for over 600 new breast cancer patients annually.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Promotion

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Licensure as an LPN

CMA, RMA, or CCMA Certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, 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

Join the remarkable UW Health team where we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient- and family-centered care.

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

• Join our expert team of professionals who care for more than 600 new breast cancer patients and more than 3,000 survivors each year.


• Provide care for patients with non-cancerous breast conditions who may be at high risk for breast cancer.


• Promote health and wellness so patients can achieve their goals and prevent breast cancer.

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health's new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Dr. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

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