Medical Assistant, Surgical Specialties

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:00PM. 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 $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be part of something Remarkable

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a Medical Assistant 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 surgical specialties, including 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

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).

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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 of 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

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, 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.

Job Description

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