Job Description
Work Schedule : Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay : UW Health offers a competitive compensation 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 Work with a dynamic and dedicated team of respiratory therapists, nurses and providers, who are making a difference in the lives of patients with various lung diseases.
We're seeking a
Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join our fast-paced Pulmonary Clinic.
- The Pulmonary Clinic offers a broad array of diagnostic and management skills in treating adult patients with advanced pulmonary diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and asthma.
- Provide a remarkable patient experience, as you may be one of the first people a patient interacts with at their appointment.
- Responsible for important preparation work like taking vitals, noting patients' needs and concerns, and assisting with clinic procedures and exams.
- Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
- Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
UW Health offers clinical and administrative continuing education opportunities for Medical Assistants including AAMA approved CEUs, Elsevier Skill Packages and free weekend webinar events (twice per year).
At UW Health, you will receive:
- Excellent benefits, including paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance and retirement plans.
- Work-life balance - our positions allow for scheduling flexibility that aligns with an optimal work-life balance.
- Excellence in patient and family-centered care is recognized and celebrated through an award program.
- Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Education : Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following:
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR
- Licensure as an LPN OR
- Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship 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
Work Experience : Preferred - One (1) year of 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 (1) year of hire date.
- If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
- CPR/BLS certification
Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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