Medical Assistant, Vascular Surgery

UW Health • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Vascular Surgery care team as they provide expert screening and treatment for a variety of conditions including peripheral venous disease, peripheral arterial disease, and compartment syndrome.
We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:
Independently provide basic wound care and assist in advanced care to patients with complex vascular wounds.
Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment as well as supporting fellow employees.
Participate in the ongoing education of our patients regarding lifestyle changes, wellness, and treatment plans.
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

• Independently provide basic wound care and assist in advanced care to patients with complex vascular wounds.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment as well as supporting fellow employees.
• Participate in the ongoing education of our patients regarding lifestyle changes, wellness, and treatment plans.

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: 5,001-10,000 employees