Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin We are seeking a Medical Assistant to: Join UW Health specialists in Rheumatology and Arthritis who provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.
Faculty physicians offer consultative and continuing care for patients with musculoskeletal system disorders, including degenerative, hereditary, inflammatory, and crystal-induced disorders.
Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and administer medications and treatments.
Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
Education:Minimum
– Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, licensure as an LPN, completion of the UW Health Medical Assistant certification program or completion of CCMA as a UW Health employee.
Work Experience:Minimum Will consider new Medical Assistant and LPN graduates.Preferred One (1) year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.
Licenses and Certifications:Minimum
– Certified as CMA, RMA or CCMA or eligible for certification.
Certification must be obtained within one year of hire from date of hire.
CPR/BLS certification.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
Commitment to respectful patient and family-centered care.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements: Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
EOE, including disability/veterans.
Work Schedule:This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
No weekends or holidays are required.
Hours may vary based on the 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.
Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE/Hours).
UW Health Clinics
– our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment.
With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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