What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Cardiology position at University of Wisconsin Health (UW Health)?
Work Schedule :
Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift position. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, no weekends 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. External hires may be eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
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 world-class team of Cardiology doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who provide our patients a wide array of treatments, procedures and services.
Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and perform EKG’s.
Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a diverse patient population.
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).
At UW Health, you will have :
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
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
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, 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.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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