Medical Assistant, Psychiatry

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Join UW Health, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, as a Medical Assistant on a team of experienced psychiatric specialists. The team provides assessment, treatment, and management of physiological and psychological health for children and adults through patient consultation, outpatient and inpatient care, and programs. The role supports clinical and administrative work, including assisting with vital signs, urine drug screens, refills, phone calls, MyChart encounters, and prior authorizations. It also promotes healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

This is a full-time, 100% FTE, day-shift position. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:45 AM and 5:00 PM. Weekends and holidays are not required. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, with relevant work experience considered when determining starting base pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 CCMA certification as a UWH employee, or acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated, or one year of recent Medical Assistant experience with CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
• 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

• Assist with vital signs.
• Assist with urine drug screens.
• Assist with refills.
• Handle phone calls and MyChart encounters.
• Assist with prior authorizations.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
• Support psychiatric specialists providing assessment, treatment, and management of physiological and psychological health for children and adults through consultation, outpatient and inpatient care, and programs.

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 work-life balance.
• Access to 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 applicants to open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED