Medical Assistant, Infectious Disease and Immunology

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Work Schedule:
90% FTE, 36 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. No weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of 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. External hires may be eligible for up to a $2,700 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
Be part of something Remarkable
Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a Medical Assistant in our Infectious Disease and Immunology Clinic both rewarding and challenging.
We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

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• Join our Infectious Disease and Immunology Physicians who have special interests in the diagnosis and management of viral, fungal and bacterial infections such as endocarditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis and HIV.
  
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications and allergies, and administer medications and treatments.
  
• Promote healthy life styles, 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:
  
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  • 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:
    
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    • 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 -
      
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      • 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
        UW Health is committed to being a diverse, 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.
        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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