Medical Assistant, Sleep Clinic

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two weeks parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join a team of sleep experts. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and reviewing medications and allergies in a patient-family centered setting.

The team collaborates with nurses, psychiatrists, neurologists, pulmonologists and APPs to diagnose and treat sleep disorders. On-site schedules offer weekday hours with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program (Required)
• Licensure as an LPN (Required)
• Completion of UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or Employee Partner MA Program
• Attainment of CCMA certification as a UWH employee
• Acceptance into UWH MA Apprenticeship Program - Accelerated
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA Certification
• High School diploma or equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with sleep experts and other clinicians to care for patients with sleep disorders.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

LPN licensure

MA Apprenticeship Program (UWH)

CCMA certification

MA Apprenticeship Accelerated

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

High School diploma or equivalent

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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