Medical Assistant - Specialty Care (Ongoing posting)

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.

Education:

Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following:

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR
• Licensure as an LPN OR
• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship 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 in lieu of the above requirements, one (1) years of recent Medical Assistant experience and current CMA, RMA or CCMA certification

Work Experience:

Preferred - One (1) year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

• Certified as CMA, RMA, or CCMA or eligible for certification. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date.
• If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
• CPR/BLS certification

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, 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.

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.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Medical Foundation benefits