Medical Assistant, Pediatrics
About The Position
Join UW Health’s high-quality, patient- and family-centered pediatric care team. The Medical Assistant works with pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians who provide comprehensive care from birth through adolescence. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaints, medications, and allergies, and administering medications and treatments. The Medical Assistant also promotes healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment. This is a part-time, 90% FTE position at 36 hours per week on the day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with one half day off each week. Hours may vary based on department operational needs. Starting base pay will take relevant work experience into consideration; no salary range is provided.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or licensure as an LPN, or completion of a listed UW Health medical assistant apprenticeship or employee partner program, or attainment of CCMA certification as a UW Health employee, or acceptance into the UW Health MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated, or 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 LPN licensure upon hire.
- If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification upon hire is required.
- CPR/BLS certification upon hire is required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Document chief complaints, medications, and allergies.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
- Provide care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible scheduling 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
