Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

UW Health; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave – 2 weeks

Adoption assistance

Flexible scheduling

Wellbeing resources

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our pediatric team. The role involves preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, documenting complaints and allergies, and administering medications in a patient-family centered setting.

Responsibilities include promoting healthy lifestyles and education, with shifts Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. We offer competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required.
• Licensure as an LPN or MA apprenticeship program experience is acceptable.
• CCMA/CMA/RMA certification is preferred or required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

LPN licensure

MA Apprenticeship Program

CCMA/CMA/RMA certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full-time, 100% FTE, (40 hour per week) day shift position. Shifts scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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

Join our high quality, patient and family-centered care team in pediatrics.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to:

• Join our team of pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians who provide a comprehensive approach to childcare from birth through adolescence.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-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
• High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred

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.

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