Medical Assistant, Pulmonary

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 80% FTE, day shift position.

Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours 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.

Be part of something Remarkable

Work with a dynamic and dedicated team of respiratory therapists, nurses and providers, who are making a difference in the lives of patients with various lung diseases.

We're seeking a Medical Assistant ( MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to join our fast-paced Pulmonary Clinic.


* The Pulmonary Clinic offers a broad array of diagnostic and management skills in treating adult patients with advanced pulmonary diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer and asthma.


* Provide a remarkable patient experience, as you may be one of the first people a patient interacts with at their appointment.


* Responsible for important preparation work like taking vitals, noting patients' needs and concerns, and assisting with clinic procedures and exams.


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


* 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 receive:


* 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.

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


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