Medical Assistant, Imaging

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support radiology services across multiple modalities in Madison. You will prepare patients for procedures, assist nurses, and help with post-procedure recovery and patient instruction.

Join a team focused on safe, patient-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work schedule that emphasizes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or LPN licensure.
• UWH MA Apprenticeship Program or Employee Partner MA Program eligibility.
• CCMA certification as a UWH employee or CMA/RMA/CCMA certification upon hire.
• Acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with radiologists, nurse practitioners, nurses and program coordinators in multiple radiology modalities.
• Prepare patients for procedures, assist with Phase II recovery and discharge, and provide pre-op instructions.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN licensure

UWH MA Apprenticeship Program

UWH Employee Partner MA Program

CCMA certification (UWH employee)

MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated

One year MA experience + CMA/RMA/CCMA

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, 8,10 or 12-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday with start times between 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, 8,10 or 12-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday with start times between 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM. 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 seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

• Work with radiologists, nurse practitioners, nurses and program coordinators in 12 Radiology modalities including Interventional Radiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, Neuroendovascular Radiology, Musculoskeletal (MSK), Ablation, CT, CT Biopsy, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Pediatrics (ages 14+), MRI, and Virtual Colonoscopy.
• Prepare patients for procedures, assist nurses with Phase II recovery and discharge, make pre-op phone calls and provide patient instruction for procedures.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, 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

• 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 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.

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