Medical Assistant, Psychiatry

UW Health • Middleton, WI

2d

About The Position

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work both rewarding and challenging.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

Join our team of experienced psychiatric specialists who provide assessment, treatment and management of physiological and psychological health for children and adults through patient consultation, outpatient and inpatient care and programs.
Assist with vitals, urine drug screens, refills, phone calls, mychart encounters and prior authorizations.
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
• 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 with vitals
• urine drug screens
• refills
• phone calls
• mychart encounters
• prior authorizations
• 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 - 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees