Medical Assistant, Nephrology

UW Health • Fitchburg, WI

1d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a Medical Assistant in Nephrology both rewarding and challenging. UW Health’s Nephrology specialists evaluate, manage and treat a wide range of conditions including acute kidney injury, glomerular disease, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, kidney transplant and lupus nephritis. As a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN), you will work in collaboration with the team to provide patient care, assist with rooming patients, point of care testing and patient phone calls, and promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the team to provide patient care.
• Assist with rooming patients, point of care testing and patient phone calls.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED