Medical Assistant, Rheumatology

UW Health•Madison, WI

2d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join our specialists in rheumatology and arthritis who provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases. 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

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program Required 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
High School diploma or equivalent. 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

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred
1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN Preferred

Responsibilities

Join our specialists in rheumatology and arthritis who provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases.
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.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Full-time benefits for part-time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
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.