Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

Work Schedule :

Per Diem Position, day/evening shift. Varied shifts include: 7:45am – 4:15pm, 7:45am – 1:00pm, 7:45am – 8:15pm, 12:30pm – 9:00pm, 4:00pm – 9:00pm. 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 challenges, join our remarkable team at UW Health!

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

• Assist in assessing and stabilizing emergent, life-threatening patients for transport via EMS to the emergency department.
• 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.
• 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.

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 have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Education :

Minimum –

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Licensure as an LPN or Completion of the UW Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program or Completion of CCMA as a UW Health employee or
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• In lieu of the above requirements, two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience and current CMA, RMA or CCMA certification.

Work Experience :

Preferred –

• One (1) year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum –

• CPR/BLS certification
• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW 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.

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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