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 of acute and chronic illnesses, gynecological care, and urgent care. The role supports healthy lifestyles, wellness, and patient education while providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations, obtains vital signs, documents chief complaints, medications, and allergies, performs EKGs, and administers medications and treatments. This is a full-time position at 100% FTE, 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. UW Health offers competitive compensation and benefits; relevant work experience will be considered when determining starting base pay.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or an accepted alternative listed in the posting, including LPN licensure, specified UW Health medical assistant programs, CCMA certification as a UW Health employee, acceptance into the accelerated UW Health MA Apprenticeship Program, 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
- Support providers delivering diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, gynecological care, and urgent care.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
- Provide compassionate, quality care in a patient- and family-centered environment.
- Prepare patients for examination and obtain vital signs.
- Document patient 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 intended to support 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 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
