Medical Assistant, Pulmonary

UW Health; Madison, Middletown (WI, CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic Pulmonary Clinic team. In this full-time role, you will provide essential support to patients with advanced pulmonary diseases, ensuring a remarkable experience from the moment they arrive. You'll be responsible for taking vitals, assisting with exams, and promoting wellness in a compassionate environment. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization offers continuing education opportunities and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health insurance, and a focus on work-life balance. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or LPN licensure is required.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinic procedures and exams while providing a remarkable patient experience.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and wellness education.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Compassionate Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program Completion

LPN Licensure

Job description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No weekends or holidays. 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

Work with a dynamic and dedicated team of respiratory therapists, nurses and providers, who are making a difference in the lives of patients with various lung diseases.

We're seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join our fast-paced Pulmonary Clinic.

• The Pulmonary Clinic offers a broad array of diagnostic and management skills in treating adult patients with advanced pulmonary diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and asthma.


• Provide a remarkable patient experience, as you may be one of the first people a patient interacts with at their appointment.


• Responsible for important preparation work like taking vitals, noting patients' needs and concerns, and assisting with clinic procedures and exams.


• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.


• 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-centered care 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.

Education:

Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following:

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR


• Licensure as an LPN OR


• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship 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:

Preferred - One (1) year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

• Certified as CMA, RMA, or CCMA or eligible for certification. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date.


• If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.


• CPR/BLS certification

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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