Medical Assistant, Family Medicine
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Family Medicine team. The team provides diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, gynecological care, and urgent care. The role promotes healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education while providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examination, obtains vital signs, documents chief complaints, medications, and allergies, performs EKGs, and administers medications and treatments. This is a full-time, 100% FTE position at 40 hours per week on the day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Weekends are not required. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program; or licensure as an LPN; or completion of a UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program; or attainment of 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.
- Certification as an MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within one year, or LPN licensure upon hire.
- Applicants using current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure must hold that 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 who diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and provide gynecological 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 and 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 Department 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
