Medical Assistant, Family Medicine

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Verona (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance & dental

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Medical Assistant to join the Family Medicine team. You will prepare patients for exams, record vital signs, document complaints and medications, and assist with EKGs and treatments in a patient-family centered setting.

The role emphasizes promoting wellness, preventive care, and education while supporting providers in delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or CMA/RMA/CCMA certification.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA Certification.
• Licensure as an LPN upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and obtain vital signs.
• Document chief complaint, medications and allergies.
• Perform EKGs and administer medications and treatments.
• Provide diagnosis and treatment support in family medicine.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and patient education.

Skills

Medical care

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN licensure

CCMA certification

MA Apprenticeship Program

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week, day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:30 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 our remarkable team as we work together to provide the best care experience to our patients, families, and the communities we serve.

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

• Join our team of providers who provide diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic illnesses, gynecological care, and urgent care.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, perform EKG's and administer medications and treatments.

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
• High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred

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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