Medical Assistant, Allergy

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule : Part-time, 80% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday scheduled between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM with one varying day off each week. 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 Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and make a difference in the lives patients and their families! We are seeking a Medical Assistant ( MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to: Join our allergy, asthma and immunology specialists who provide definitive diagnostic and therapeutic consultation for conditions such as food, drug, and environmental allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, and recurrent respiratory tract infections. Provide quality, conscientious care, with strict attention to details, in a fast paced, compassionate, and patient-family centered environment. Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, review/update medications and allergies, perform spirometry, and assist nursing staff with treatments for patients. Promote healthy life styles, wellness and education.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program Required 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination
• obtain vital signs
• document chief complaint
• review/update medications and allergies
• perform spirometry
• assist nursing staff with treatments for patients
• Promote healthy life styles, wellness and education

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree