Medical Assistant, Oncology

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; 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 Madison, WI seeks a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join the oncology team. You will work with medical specialists to support cancer care, perform vitals, note patient needs, assist with clinic procedures and exams, and contribute to a compassionate, patient-family centered environment.

We offer an excellent benefits package, flexible schedules, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
• Licensure as an LPN or CMA, RMA, CCMA certification is expected.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification upon hire or apprenticeship program enrollment.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and document patient needs and concerns.
• Assist with clinic procedures and exams in oncology.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate, patient-family centered environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tailor each patient plan.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and educate patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient interaction

Education

Completion of accredited MA program

LPN licensure

CCMA/CMA/RMA certification

MA Apprenticeship Program (accelerated) or Employee Partner MA Program

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. 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

Be part of a team that helps patients through their cancer journey. UW Health is home to UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. We work to prevent cancer through risk assessments and research, and we have programs focused on early diagnosis, when cancer is most treatable.

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

• Join our medical specialists who are proud to be nationally recognized for delivering the best in cancer care.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts in palliative care, nutrition, genetics and health psychology to customize each patient’s plan of care.
• Provide a remarkable patient experience, as you are often one of the first people a patient interacts with at their appointment.
• Responsible for important preparation work like taking vitals, noting patients’ needs and concerns, and assisting with clinic procedures and exams.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• 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

• 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.

University Hospital

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