Medical Assistant - Specialty Care (ongoing)

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable healthcare team as a Medical Assistant at UW Health, providing excellent patient care in a compassionate environment. You'll work Monday to Friday, focusing on preparing patients for exams, documenting information, and collaborating with nursing staff across various specialties. This role offers opportunities for professional development and certification.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

AAMA approved CEUs

Free weekend webinar events

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program required.
• Certification as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 year.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs.
• Document chief complaint, assist nursing staff with treatments.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and education.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Licensure as an LPN

CCMA certification

Job description

Be part of something Remarkable

Be a part of the REMARKABLEteam 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 aMedical Assistant(MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

• Join our specialty 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, assist with clinic procedures, and assist nursing staff with treatments for patients.
• Promote healthy life styles, 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).

Positions are available throughout UW Health Clinic locations including the specialty areas of:

• Allergy
• Burn and Wound
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Fertility
• Float
• Gastroenterology
• Geriatrics
• Hepatology
• Oncology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Ob/Gyn
• Orthopedics
• Otolaryngology/ENT
• Pediatric Specialty
• Plastic Surgery
• Pulmonary
• Rheumatology
• Surgical Specialty
• Transplant

Work Schedule:

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

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

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