Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

UW Health

Madison, WIOn-sitePer diem
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Location
Madison, WI
Work style
On-site
Job type
Per diem
Posted
Oct 9
11 days ago
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UW Health

Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees

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What you'll do

  • Join our team of experienced family practice, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners who provide on-demand acute care services for patients of all ages.
  • Assist in the treatment of urgent, nonlife-threatening conditions.
  • Prepare patients for our providers by obtaining the patient’s history of their present illness or injury, checking vital signs, documenting chief complaint, medications, and allergies, perform EKG’s and administer medications and treatments. You will also assist with and/or perform various procedures.
  • Assist in assessing and stabilizing emergent, life-threatening patients for transport via EMS to the emergency department.
  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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.
  • 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
  • High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred
  • 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN Preferred
  • 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

What you need

  • Requires completion of an approved medical assistant pathway or LPN licensure, with specified certification requirements.
  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; one year of Certified Medical Assistant or LPN experience is preferred.
  • Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate

Key skills

Medical AssistantCMARMACCMALPNCPR/BLS certificationEKG

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Perks

  • health and dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • retirement plans
  • paid parental leave
  • adoption assistance
  • Employee Wellbeing Department
  • Tuition benefits
  • referral bonus

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Work Schedule: PRN position, day/evening shift position. Shift times vary and include: Weekdays: 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, 7:45 am - 1:00 pm, 7:45 am - 8:15 pm, 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm and 4:00 - 9:00 Weekends (every other): 7:45 am - 6:00 pm 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 If you are looking for new career opportunities and a flexible schedule, join our remarkable team at UW Health! We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) – Urgent Care to: Join our team of experienced family practice, internal medicine and pediatric physicians, certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners who provide on-demand acute care services for patients of all ages. Assist in the treatment of urgent, nonlife-threatening conditions. Prepare patients for our providers by obtaining the patient’s history of their present illness or injury, checking vital signs, documenting chief complaint, medications, and allergies, perform EKG’s and administer medications and treatments. You will also assist with and/or perform various procedures. Assist in assessing and stabilizing emergent, life-threatening patients for transport via EMS to the emergency department. At UW Health, you will have : An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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. Qualifications 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 High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred Work Experience 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN Preferred Licenses & Certifications 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 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. View Full Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits

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