Medical Assistant, Surgical Specialties

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift.

Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

No weekends or holidays required.

Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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.

Be part of something remarkable

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

You will find your work in Surgical Specialties both rewarding and challenging.

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


* Join UW Health surgeons who provide expert surgical treatment in a variety of specialties, including trauma surgery, minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology and thoracic surgery.


* Work in collaboration with the team to provide pre-operative and post-operative care and education.


* Assist with clinic procedures and minor surgeries.


* Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


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


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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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