Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to support orthopedic care in a patient-family centered environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, and educating patients. A range of MA pathways and certifications are accepted, with competitive benefits and scheduling options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or LPN licensure.
• UWH MA Apprenticeship or CCMA certification considered.
• CMA, RMA or CCMA certification upon hire or related program.
• One year MA experience with CMA/RMA/CCMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and assist with treatments and procedures.
• Join orthopedic team delivering non-surgical and surgical services.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and patient education.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

LPN licensure

UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program / Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program

CCMA certification as a UWH employee

UWH MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated

One year MA experience + CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

Job description

Part-time, 90% FTE, 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Join our orthopedic providers who provide a full range of non-surgical and surgical services, including trauma, joint reconstruction and replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand and upper extremity and foot and ankle surgery.
• Prepare patients for examination, assist with treatments and office procedures and provide patient education.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

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
• 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

Benefits

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.

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.