Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Work Schedule :

Part-time, 80% FTE, day shifts. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM. 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

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a Medical Assistant in Orthopedics both rewarding and challenging.

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

Join our Orthopedic Providers who provide a full range of non-surgical and surgical services, including trauma, joint reconstruction and replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand and upper extremity and foot and ankle surgery.

Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.

Prepare patients for examination, assist with treatments and office procedures and provide patient education.

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.

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.

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.

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