Medical Assistant, Oncology

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule : Part-time, 90% FTE, day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. One day off every other week. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay : UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay. 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.

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 of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN
• CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Certified as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 Year
• Licensure as an LPN Upon Hire
• If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification Upon Hire

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