Medical Assistant, Imaging
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, or LPN) to support patient care across 12 Radiology modalities: Interventional Radiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, Neuroendovascular Radiology, Musculoskeletal (MSK), Ablation, CT, CT Biopsy, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Pediatrics (ages 14+), MRI, and Virtual Colonoscopy. The role works with radiologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and program coordinators. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for procedures, assists nurses with Phase II recovery and discharge, makes pre-operative phone calls, and provides procedure instructions to patients. The role also promotes healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. This is a full-time position at 100% FTE, with 8- or 10-hour day/evening shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Hours may vary according to departmental operational needs.
Requirements
- Complete an accredited medical assistant program, or hold LPN licensure, or complete an accepted UW Health medical assistant apprenticeship or employee partner program, or attain CCMA certification as a UW Health employee, or be accepted into the UW Health MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated, or have one year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
- Certification as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within one year, or LPN licensure upon hire.
- If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, hold current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.
Responsibilities
- Work with radiologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and program coordinators across 12 Radiology modalities.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Assist nurses with Phase II recovery and discharge.
- Make pre-operative phone calls.
- Provide patients with instructions for procedures.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
Benefits
- Health and 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
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
