Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Two-week parental leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) for Urgent Care in Madison. The role supports family practice, internal medicine, and pediatric providers delivering on-demand acute care to patients of all ages. You will collect histories, measure vitals, perform EKGs, and assist with procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The position emphasizes flexible scheduling, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth through UW Health programs and apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program required.
• Licensure as an LPN upon hire required.
• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program or CCMA certification as a UWH employee.
• Acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program - Accelerated or other approved pathway.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treating urgent, nonlife-threatening conditions.
• Prepare patients by obtaining history, vital signs, documenting chief complaints, medications and allergies, and performing EKGs.
• Administer medications and treatments and assist with various procedures.
• Assist in assessing and stabilizing emergent patients for EMS transport to the emergency department.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), RMA or CCMA

LPN licensure

UWH MA Apprenticeship Program or Employee Partner MA Program

CCMA certification within 1 year

Acceptance into UWH MA Apprenticeship – Accelerated

One year of Medical Assistant experience + CMA/RMA/CCMA

Job description

Work Schedule:

Part time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), day/evening shift position. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation is required.

Shift times vary and include:

Weekdays: 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, 7:45 am - 1:00 pm, 7:45 am - 8:15 pm, 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm and 4:00 - 9:00

Weekends (every other): 7:45 am - 6:00 pm

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

If you are looking for new career opportunities and a flexible schedule, join our remarkable team at UW Health!

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

• Join our team of experienced family practice, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners who provide on-demand acute care services for patients of all ages.
• Assist in the treatment of urgent, nonlife-threatening conditions.
• Prepare patients for our providers by obtaining the patient's history of their present illness or injury, checking vital signs, documenting chief complaint, medications, and allergies, perform EKG's and administer medications and treatments. You will also assist with and/or perform various procedures.
• Assist in assessing and stabilizing emergent, life-threatening patients for transport via EMS to the emergency department.

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.