Medical Assistant, Specialty Care Free Clinic (OB/Gyn)

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, 20% FTE days shift position. Shifts will be scheduled Tuesday mornings, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and either Wednesday or Thursday mornings, no weekends required. 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 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 health 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, 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.

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

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