Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 Hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic. 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 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, including rheumatoid arthritis. 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
• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN
• 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

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

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED