Medical Assistant, Family Medicine
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Family Medicine. The role supports providers treating acute and chronic illnesses and delivering gynecological and urgent care, while promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness, and patient education. The Medical Assistant provides quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations; obtaining vital signs; documenting chief complaints, medications, and allergies; performing EKGs; and administering medications and treatments. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week. The current schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Relevant work experience will be considered when determining starting base pay.
Requirements
- Complete an accredited medical assistant program; or hold LPN licensure; or complete an eligible UW Health medical assistant apprenticeship or employee partner program; or attain CCMA certification as a UW Health employee; or be accepted into the UW Health accelerated MA apprenticeship program; or have one year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
- Certified as an MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within one year, or hold LPN licensure upon hire.
- If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, hold current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.
Responsibilities
- Support providers delivering diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, gynecological care, and urgent care.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
- Provide quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment.
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Document chief complaints, medications, and allergies.
- Perform EKGs.
- Administer medications and treatments.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
