Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: Part-time, 50% FTE, day/evening shift position. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:45 AM - 9:00 PM. Every other weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay. Be part of something remarkable If you are looking for new career opportunities and a flexible schedule, join our remarkable team at UW Health! We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) – Urgent Care to: Join our team of experienced family practice, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners who provide on-demand acute care services for patients of all ages. Assist in the treatment of urgent, nonlife-threatening conditions. Prepare patients for our providers by obtaining the patient’s history of their present illness or injury, checking vital signs, documenting chief complaint, medications, and allergies, perform EKG’s and administer medications and treatments. You will also assist with and/or perform various procedures. Assist in assessing and stabilizing emergent, life-threatening patients for transport via EMS to the emergency department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following Required 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 the 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
1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN
Certified as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 Year Required or Licensure as an LPN Upon Hire Required
If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification Upon Hire Required
CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

Assist in the treatment of urgent, nonlife-threatening conditions.
Prepare patients for our providers by obtaining the patient’s history of their present illness or injury, checking vital signs, documenting chief complaint, medications, and allergies, perform EKG’s and administer medications and treatments.
Assist with and/or perform various procedures.
Assist in assessing and stabilizing emergent, life-threatening patients for transport via EMS to the emergency department.