Medical Assistant, Geriatrics
About The Position
Join our REMARKABLE team as we work together to provide the best care experience to our patients, families, and the communities we serve. Medical Assistants in Geriatrics are expected to "speak the patient's language" and act as a liaison between the physician and patient. Understanding the special challenges older patients face and having the tools to overcome them will make you a valuable asset to this team. We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to: Join UW Health physicians specializing in geriatrics and gerontology who provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, primary and specialty care for individuals over 65 years of age. Assist in the treatment of memory and behavior disorders and gait/fall disorders. Promote preventative health services, healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications and allergies and administer medications and treatments. 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 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the treatment of memory and behavior disorders and gait/fall disorders.
- Promote preventative health services, healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
- Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications and allergies and administer medications and treatments.
Benefits
- paid holidays
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- retirement plans
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
