Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, or LPN) for the Internal Medicine team. This full-time, day shift position supports providers by preparing patients, taking vital signs, recording chief complaints, medications, and allergies.

Duties include performing EKGs and assisting with treatments, promoting wellness and education, and delivering compassionate, patient-family centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
• Licensure as an LPN or certification CMA, RMA, or CCMA is required upon hire.
• One year of MA experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and document vital signs.
• Record chief complaint, medications, and allergies.
• Perform EKGs and administer medications and treatments.
• Assist providers in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG administration

Patient education

Medical terminology

Education

Accredited MA program

LPN licensure

MA CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

MA Apprenticeship

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, 100% FTE, day shift position. Hours will be between 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday. 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) - Internal Medicine

• 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

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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