Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health Compass Clinic
About The Position
Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work in the Behavioral Health Compass Clinic both rewarding and challenging. We are currently seeking an MA (CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to: • Join our team of Behavioral Health and Recovery specialists who provide assessment and treatment for patients and families with substance and behavioral concerns. • Play a key role by taking vitals, collecting urine specimens and administering medications. • Work with patients to access barriers to healthcare. • 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
- Taking vitals
- Collecting urine specimens
- Administering medications
- Work with patients to access barriers to healthcare
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
