Medical Assistant, Specialty Care - Eastpark Medical Center at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Work Schedule: 

Scheduled shifts are typically Monday through Friday, with 8 hours shifts between the hours of 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. No weekends required . Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI.

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. This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE/Hours).

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!  Work in our new state-of-the-art facility on Madison’s east side where you will help transform the patient experience. 

Slated to open in fall 2024, Eastpark Medical Center will house adult Oncology, Women’s Specialty Care, numerous other adult specialty clinics, advanced imaging and laboratory services along with innovative clinical trials. 

UW Health at Eastpark Medical Center 

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

• Provide quality, conscientious care, with strict attention to details, in a fast-paced, compassionate, and patient-family centered environment.


• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, review/update medications and allergies, assist with clinic procedures, and assist nursing staff with treatments for patients.


• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

Positions available in the specialty areas include:

• Breast Center


• Chemo - Cancer Symptom Management Clinic


• Chemotherapy Services


• Dermatology


• Endocrine


• Gastroenterology


• Geriatrics


• Gyn Oncology


• Infectious Disease/Immunology


• Mohs Surgery


• Multi-Disciplinary GI Oncology (Surgical Oncology)


• Nephrology


• Neurology


• Neurosurgery


• Oncology


• Otolaryngology/ENT


• Pain Management


• Pulmonary


• Urology


• Vascular Surgery

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, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance. 


• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.


• Tuition benefits eligibility - 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 Diversity 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.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Dr. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

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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