What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Specialty Care Free Clinic (OB/Gyn) position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
Part-time, 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and anytime on Wednesday or Thursday. 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
Join the remarkable UW Health team where we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.
The Specialty Care Free Clinic is the only clinic in South-Central Wisconsin to offer free specialty care to uninsured patients. We are dedicated to providing consultative diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services to low income uninsured adult patients living in and around the Dane County area of South-Central Wisconsin who are referred by primary care providers.
We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:
- Join our specialists who provide a broad range of basic and specialized medical medical care
- 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 assist with exams and procedures
- 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
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.