Medical Assistant. Mohs Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefitsEligibility

Job summary

UW Health Dermatology and Mohs Surgery seeks a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to support dermatology procedures, biopsies, excisions, and wound care. You will assist physicians and providers in a fast-paced clinic, with emphasis on patient comfort and safety.

Role involves facilitating phototherapy/laser procedures, delivering health education, and contributing to a collaborative, patient-family-centered team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
• Licensure as an LPN is required or alternative pathways described.
• CCMA or CMA/RMA/CCMA certification required if applying without MA education or LPN licensure.
• Participation in UWH MA Apprenticeship or Accelerated programs available.
• One year MA experience with CMA/RMA/CCMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dermatology and Mohs surgery procedures, including biopsies, excisions, and wound care.
• Facilitate phototherapy, photodynamic therapy or laser procedures.
• Deliver patient-centered, compassionate care and promote healthy lifestyles.

Education

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Licensure as an LPN

Completion of UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program

CCMA certification as a UWH employee

Acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program - Accelerated

One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA Certification

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, Hours are Monday: 7:00-4:00, Tuesday: 10:00-4:30, Wednesday: 7:00-4:00, Thursday: 7:00-4:00 and Friday: 7:00-4:00 day shift. Hours will 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) - Dermatology and Mohs Surgery

• Join our UW Health dermatologists and advanced practice providers who diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes in a fast-paced clinic. Provide hands‑on assistance with dermatology and mohs surgical procedures, including biopsies, excisions, and wound care.
• Facilitate services such as phototherapy, photodynamic therapy or laser procedures.
• Deliver quality care in a compassionate and patient-family-centered environment.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
• Be a part of a positive, patient-centered team.

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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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.