Medical Assistant, Pediatric Specialties

UW Health; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Pediatric Specialties Clinic. You will prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaints and allergies, and assist with medications and treatments in a patient- and family-centered setting.

Join a world‑class team and benefit from a comprehensive package including health and dental insurance, PTO, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition benefits, and flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and administer medications and treatments.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate patient- and family-centered environment.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Education

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN licensure

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

UWH MA Apprenticeship Program participation

Acceptance into UWH MA Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Work Schedule

Full time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week). Hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on organization needs.

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 team at UW Health! We are a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center featuring nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields.

We are seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatric Specialties Clinic to:

• Join our world-class team of doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide everything from preventive health care to highly specialized programs.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate patient- and family-centered environment.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and administer medications and treatments.
• 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.