What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Specialty Care (Ongoing posting) position at UW Health?
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 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 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
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.
- 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
- 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN Preferred
- 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
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.
