Medical Assistant, Nephrology

UW Health; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) for our Nephrology team. This full-time, 100% FTE, day shift position supports patient care, rooming, and communication with patients.

You will work with the nephrology team to promote wellness, perform point-of-care testing, and educate patients on healthy lifestyles. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of accredited medical assistant program or licensure as LPN or related apprenticeship; CMA/RMA/CCMA certification preferred.
• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program is a plus.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience with CMA, RMA or CCMA certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the team to provide patient care.
• Assist with rooming patients, point of care testing and patient phone calls.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Rooming patients

Point of care testing

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assistant program

LPN licensure

UWH MA Apprenticeship Program

CCMA certification

MA Apprenticeship Accelerated

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, 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

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a Medical Assistant in Nephrology both rewarding and challenging.

UW Health's Nephrology specialists evaluate, manage and treat a wide range of conditions including acute kidney injury, glomerular disease, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, kidney transplant and lupus nephritis.

As a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN), you will:

• Work in collaboration with the team to provide patient care.
• Assist with rooming patients, point of care testing and patient phone calls.
• 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.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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