Medical Assistant, Float Pool

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, 60% FTE position with various shifts, scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on operational needs. UW Health offers competitive compensation and benefits. This role involves a float differential of an additional $2.75 per hour worked. The Medical Assistant will join a float team to deliver patient-family centered care, expanding healthcare skills by floating to multiple Primary or Specialty Care clinics throughout UW Health. They will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide a range of care from preventative to highly specialized programs. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examination, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and administering medications, immunizations, and treatments. The role also involves educating patients and families on wellness and healthy lifestyles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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 as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN
• 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
• CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination
• Obtain vital signs
• Document chief complaint, medications, and allergies
• Administer medications, immunizations and treatments
• Educate and promote the importance of wellness and healthy lifestyles to patients and families
• Collaborate in delivering remarkable patient-family centered care
• Expand healthcare skills while floating to multiple Primary or Specialty Care clinics

Benefits

• Float differential of additional $2.75 per hour worked
• 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
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED