Medical Assistant, Sleep Clinic

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the sleep disorders team. You will prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, review medications and allergies, and document chief complaints in a patient-centered environment.

The role supports collaboration with nurses, physicians, and researchers, with a focus on quality care, wellness education, and continuity across adult and pediatric sleep services.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program required.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA certification preferred or willing to obtain.
• LPN licensure acceptable with MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and obtain vital signs.
• Review medications and allergies and document chief complaints.
• Provide patient-family centered care in a compassionate setting.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and patient education.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Education

Completion of accredited MA program

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift position. Monday through Friday scheduled between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, no weekends or holidays required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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 remarkable UW Health 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 currently seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

• Join our team of dynamic sleep experts (nurses, psychiatrists, neurologists, pulmonologists and APPs) who care for adults and children with sleep disorders.
• Collaborate with nationally renowned translational researchers that work to maintain our cutting-edge excellence in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint and review medications and allergies.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Promote healthy life styles, 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.
• 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.

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