Medical Assistant - Specialty Care (Ongoing posting)

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

Job summary

Join a remarkable team at a leading healthcare provider, where your contributions will enhance patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate and quality care to patients of all ages. This position offers a dynamic and supportive environment, with opportunities for continuing education and professional growth. Enjoy a flexible work schedule that promotes work-life balance, along with excellent benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement. Be part of an organization committed to diversity and inclusion, making a difference in the communities we serve.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Work-life Balance

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with medical assistant training or LPN licensure.
• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and obtain vital signs.
• Assist nursing staff with treatments and promote healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Patient Care

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited medical assistant program

Licensure as an LPN

CMA, RMA or CCMA Certification

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Work Schedule:

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

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. This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE/Hours).

Be part of something Remarkable

Be a part of the REMARKABLE 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 seeking a Medical 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 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).

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

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.

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.

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 or
• 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 Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.