Medical Assistant - Primary Care (ongoing)

UW Health; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant. Join our primary care teams to provide quality patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examination, obtaining vital signs, and promoting wellness. Competitive compensation package offered with consideration for relevant work experience.

Benefits

Clinical and administrative continuing education opportunities

Free weekend webinar events

Qualifications

• Certified as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 Year Required.
• Licensure as an LPN Upon Hire Required.
• CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination.
• Obtain vital signs and document chief complaint.
• Assist nursing staff with treatments for patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Overview

Be part of something Remarkable

Be a part of the REMARKABLE team where we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

• Join our primary care teams who provide remarkable care to patients of all ages.
• Provide quality, conscientious care, with strict attention to details, in a fast paced, compassionate, and patient family centered environment.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, review/update medications and allergies, perform spirometry, and assist nursing staff with treatments for patients.
• 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).

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatric positions are available throughout UW Health Clinic locations including:

• 1102 S. Park Street
• 20 S. Park Street
• DeForest/Windsor Clinic
• Float Pool
• Junction Road Medical Center
• Odana Road Clinic
• Stoughton Clinic
• Union Corners Clinic
• Yahara Clinic

Work Schedule

Scheduled shifts are typically Monday through Friday, with 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. No weekends required.

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.

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

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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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Medical Foundation benefits