Medical Assistant, Cardiology
About The Position
Join UW Health’s Cardiology team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, providing a wide range of treatments, procedures, and services. The Medical Assistant provides quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment while working with a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examination, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaints, medications, and allergies, and performing EKGs. The role also promotes healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. The position is 100% FTE on the day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM; hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. UW Health offers competitive compensation, with relevant work experience considered when determining starting base pay.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or one of the listed alternatives: licensure as an LPN; completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or an Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program; attainment of CCMA certification as a UWH employee; acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated; or one year of recent Medical Assistant experience with CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as an MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within one year, or LPN licensure upon hire.
- If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Document patients’ chief complaints, medications, and allergies.
- Perform EKGs.
- Provide quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
- Work with a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
