Medical Assistant, Oncology

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Be part of something remarkable Be part of a team that helps patients through their cancer journey. UW Health is home to UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. We work to prevent cancer through risk assessments and research, and we have programs focused on early diagnosis, when cancer is most treatable. We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) - Oncology to: Join our medical specialists who are proud to be nationally recognized for delivering the best in cancer care. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts in palliative care, nutrition, genetics and health psychology to customize each patient’s plan of care. Provide a remarkable patient experience, as you are often one of the first people a patient interacts with at their appointment. Responsible for important preparation work like taking vitals, noting patients’ needs and concerns, and assisting with clinic procedures and exams. Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment. Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education. At UW Health, you will have : An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Taking vitals
• Noting patients’ needs and concerns
• Assisting with clinic procedures and exams
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• 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