Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for Urgent Care in Madison. The role includes preparing patients, recording history and vitals, performing EKGs, and assisting with procedures to support urgent care operations.

The position emphasizes flexibility with day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within UW Health.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is required or licensure as an LPN, or completion of the UW Health MA Apprenticeship or Employee Partner MA Program.
• CCMA certification as a UW Health employee or acceptance into the UW Health MA Apprenticeship – Accelerated program.
• One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in urgent care with treatment of nonlife-threatening conditions and preparation of patients for providers.
• Record patient history, document chief complaint, vitals, medications, and allergies; perform EKGs and administer medications or treatments.
• Assist with and/or perform procedures as needed and help assess and stabilize emergent patients for transport if required.

Skills

Medical Assistant

LPN licensure

CCMA certification

MA apprenticeship

1 year MA exp

Education

High School diploma

Accredited MA program

Job description

Work Schedule:

Part time, 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week), day/evening shift position. Every other weekend and every other holiday are 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!

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.

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