Medical Assistant, Pediatrics
About The Position
Join UW Health’s high-quality, patient- and family-centered pediatrics care team. The Medical Assistant works with pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians who provide comprehensive care from birth through adolescence, helping deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. The role includes preparing patients for examination, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaints, medications, and allergies, and administering medications and treatments. It also involves promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. This is a full-time, 100% FTE position (40 hours per week) on the day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. Starting base pay takes relevant work experience into consideration; no salary range is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or one of the listed alternative pathways: 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 and CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
- Certification as an MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within one year, or licensure as an LPN 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
- Provide quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment.
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Document chief complaints, medications, and allergies.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
- Work with pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians providing comprehensive care from birth through adolescence.
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 to support flexibility and work-life balance.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus for referring people 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
