Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE day shift.

Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm, no weekends required.

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.

External hires are eligible for a $3,000 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 Orthopedics both rewarding and challenging.

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


* Join our Orthopedic Providers who provide a full range of non-surgical and surgical services, including trauma, joint reconstruction and replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand and upper extremity and foot and ankle surgery.


* Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.


* Prepare patients for examination, assist with treatments and office procedures and provide patient education.


* 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 have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.


* 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 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

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