Medical Assistant, Cardiology
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Cardiology team of doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. The team provides patients with a wide array of treatments, procedures, and services. The role provides quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment and serves a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examination, obtains vital signs, documents chief complaints, medications, and allergies, performs EKGs, and promotes healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. This is a 100% FTE day-shift position. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with hours potentially varying according to departmental operational needs. Relevant work experience will be considered when determining starting base pay.
Requirements
- Complete an accredited medical assistant program, or hold LPN licensure, or meet one of the listed UW Health apprenticeship/program/certification pathways; alternatively, have one year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
- Be certified as an MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within one year, or hold LPN licensure upon hire.
- If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, hold current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification upon hire.
- Hold 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
- Join the Cardiology team of doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals providing patients with treatments, procedures, and services.
- Provide quality care in a compassionate, patient- and family-centered environment.
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Obtain vital signs and document chief complaints, medications, and allergies.
- Perform EKGs.
- 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.
- Employee wellbeing resources 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
