Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

UW Health • Madison, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our high quality, patient and family-centered care team in pediatrics.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant
to:

Join our team of pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians who provide a
comprehensive approach to childcare from birth through adolescence.
Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered
environment.
Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief
complaint, medications, and allergies, and administer medications and
treatments.
Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

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

• Prepare patients for examination
• Obtain vital signs
• Document chief complaint, medications, and allergies
• Administer medications and treatments
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED