Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Department. This part-time role involves providing compassionate care and support to pediatric patients, preparing them for examinations, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Enjoy excellent benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or LPN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and document vital signs.
• Deliver quality, compassionate, patient-family-centered care.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and wellness education.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

CCMA certification

Job description

Work Schedule :

Part-time, 80% FTE, day shift. Tuesday through Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. No weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay :

UW Health offers a competitive compensation package. Work experience relevant to the position will be considered when determining the starting pay.

Join Our Remarkable Team

Become part of our high-quality, patient and family-centered care team as a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Join our team of pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians providing comprehensive care from birth through adolescence.
• Deliver quality, compassionate, patient-family-centered care.
• Prepare patients for examinations, obtain vital signs, document chief complaints, medications, allergies, and administer medications and treatments.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

Professional Development:

UW Health offers continuing education opportunities for Medical Assistants, including AAMA-approved CEUs, Elsevier Skill Packages, and free weekend webinars (twice yearly).

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits including paid holidays, health and dental insurance, and retirement plans.
• Flexible scheduling supporting work-life balance.
• Recognition through an award program for excellence in patient and family-centered care.
• Tuition reimbursement to support professional growth.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following:
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or
• Licensure as an LPN, or
• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship or Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program, or
• Attainment of CCMA certification as a UWH employee, or
• Acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program (Accelerated), or
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience with CMA, RMA, or CCMA Certification.

Work Experience:

• One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certification as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 year required.
• Licensure as an LPN upon hire required.
• If substituting education or licensure, current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification upon hire required.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire required.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military members, and veterans.

About UW Health Clinics

Our clinics aim to provide exceptional patient and family experiences through high-quality, compassionate care across more than 80 primary and specialty care locations in Dane County and surrounding areas.

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