Medical Assistant - Specialty Care (ongoing)

UW Health • Madison, WI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of the REMARKABLE team where we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care. We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join our specialty care teams who provide remarkable care to patients of all ages. This role involves providing quality, conscientious care with strict attention to details in a fast-paced, compassionate, and patient-family centered environment. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examination, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaint, reviewing/updating medications and allergies, assisting with clinic procedures, and assisting nursing staff with treatments for patients. The role also promotes healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. UW Health offers clinical and administrative continuing education opportunities for Medical Assistants including AAMA approved CEUs, Elsevier Skill Packages and free weekend webinar events (twice per year). Positions are available throughout UW Health Clinic locations in various specialty areas.

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

Responsibilities

• Join our specialty care teams who provide remarkable care to patients of all ages.
• Provide quality, conscientious care, with strict attention to details, in a fast paced, compassionate, and patient-family centered environment.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, review/update medications and allergies, assist with clinic procedures, and assist nursing staff with treatments for patients.
• Promote healthy life styles, wellness and education.

Benefits

• clinical and administrative continuing education opportunities for Medical Assistants including AAMA approved CEUs, Elsevier Skill Packages and free weekend webinar events (twice per year).

What This Job Offers

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