Medical Assistant, Rheumatology

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift.

Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 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.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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


* Join UW Health specialists in Rheumatology and Arthritis who provide a multidisciplinary team approach to managing rheumatic and immunological diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.


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


* Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and administer medications and treatments.


* 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.

Qualifications



* High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following Required


* Completion of an accredited medical assistant program 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

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

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