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Medical Assistant

University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at University of Wisconsin Madison?

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:University StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Medical AssistantJob Summary:

University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Primary Care team. This role is essential in supporting providers and nurses to deliver high-quality, student-centered care. The Medical Assistant ensures smooth clinic operations by performing both clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to an efficient and welcoming environment for patients. You will have diverse opportunities to work in areas such as primary care, gynecology, sexual health, and community health.

This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, assisting patients with billing, and coding information and answering basic medical questions
  • Performs routine vital signs, basic tests, assists with minor procedures, and administers medications as directed by a supervising clinician
  • Collects, prepares, and delivers specimens for laboratory analysis
  • Prepares and cleans examination rooms, instruments, and equipment for specific procedures
  • Escorts patients to various hospital locations and delivers, orders, and inventories general clinic supplies
Department:

University Health Services, Medical Services

At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.edu

UHS Medical Services provides high quality medical services to UW-Madison students with specialties in primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, and physical therapy. Our clinicians also provide a wide range of preventative care in support of the UHS overarching mission of promoting students' academic and personal success through an integrated model of medical, mental health, and prevention activities and services.

Compensation:

The starting salary is $19.00/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant work experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • CPR/BLS certification, prior to start date
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a healthcare setting
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory setting
  • At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrated ability to perform patient care procedures in accordance with established protocols, following defined instructions to achieve consistent and measurable outcomes
  • Completion of Medical Assistant program and/or certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA)
  • Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

How to Apply:

Please click the appropriate option in the Apply Now box to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attached field.

References will be requested of final candidates.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 23, 2025; however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Karin Butikofer, karin.butikofer@wisc.edu or phone: 608-890-2860

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.


The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

 

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