Medical Assistant, Family Medicine

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Sun Prairie, WI

23h

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, while promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. The position provides quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment.

The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations, obtains vital signs, documents chief complaints, medications, and allergies, performs EKGs, and administers medications and treatments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, or qualifying alternative education, training, certification, or experience specified in the posting.
• Certified as an MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within one year, or licensure as an LPN upon hire.
• Current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification upon hire is required if applying in lieu of medical assistant education or LPN licensure.
• 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 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
• Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

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