Medical Assistant, Colon Rectal Surgery

Work Schedule :

Part-time, 80% FTE days shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, 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 are eligible for a $2,400 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

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.

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

• Join UW Health's colon / rectal specialists who are national leaders in diagnosing and managing complex and chronic gastrointestinal and liver disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, acute and chronic liver disease, reflux esophagitis and hepatitis.
• 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).

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 Diversity 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.

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

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits