Medical Assistant - Otolaryngology Ent - University Hospital

Work Schedule :

Full-time 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. 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.

External hires may be eligible for up to a $6,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be part of something Remarkable

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

• Join our team of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who have been recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in the research and treatment of ear, nose, throat, head and neck disorders.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
• Prepare patients for examination, document chief complaint, medications, and allergies, obtain patient questionnaires, assist provider with procedures.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

Education :

Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following :

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR
• Licensure as an LPN OR
• Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship 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 :

Preferred - One (1) year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum -

• Certified as CMA, RMA, or CCMA or eligible for certification. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date.
• If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
• CPR / BLS certification

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to make judgments in demanding situations.
• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.
• Commitment to respectful patient and family-centered care.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Our integrity shines through in 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.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

EOE, including disability / veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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 80 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.

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