Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

UW Health; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Department. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team of pediatric professionals, providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents. You will play a vital role in patient preparation, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration, all while promoting wellness and education. Enjoy excellent benefits, a flexible schedule, and the chance to grow in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or LPN licensure required.
• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and document vital signs.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate environment.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and wellness education.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medication Administration

Health Education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Licensure as an LPN

CCMA certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 80% FTE, day shift. Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 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 that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Be part of something Remarkable

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

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.

UW Health offers clinical and administrative continuing education opportunities for Medical Assistants including AAMA approved CEUs, Elsevier Skill Packages and free weekend webinar events (twice per year).

At UW Health, you will receive:

• Excellent benefits, including paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance and retirement plans.


• Work-life balance - our positions allow for scheduling flexibility that aligns with an optimal work-life balance.


• Excellence in patient and family-centeredcare is recognized and celebrated through an award program.


• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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 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 Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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