Medical Assistant, Rheumatology

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join our rheumatology specialists and provide compassionate, patient-family centered care. You will prepare patients, document vital signs, and assist with examinations and treatments in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities include promoting healthy lifestyles, patient education, and supporting the care team across appointments.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Licensure as an LPN.
• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or an Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program.
• Attainment of the CCMA certification as a UWH employee.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Join our specialists in rheumatology and arthritis who provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases.
• 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.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Team-based care

Patient communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Licensure as an LPN

MA Apprenticeship Program (UWH)

CCMA certification

CPR/BLS certification

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 Hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic.

Pay:

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.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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

• Join our specialists in rheumatology and arthritis who provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases.
• 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. Full-time benefits for part-time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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.