Medical Assistant, Geriatrics - #1339984

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE day shift position. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:00pm, no weekends, holidays or on-call required. You'll assist in coverage across three Geriatric Clinics. Hours may vary baed 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. External hires may be eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be part of something remarkable

Join our REMARKABLE team as we work together to provide the best care experience to our patients, families, and the communities we serve. Medical Assistants in Geriatrics are expected to "speak the patient's language" and act as a liaison between the physician and patient. Understanding the special challenges older patients face and having the tools to overcome them will make you a valuable asset to this team.

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

• Join UW Health physicians specializing in geriatrics and gerontology who provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, primary and specialty care for individuals over 65 years of age.
• Assist in the subspecialty areas of Memory Clinic, Fall Clinic, Geriatric Assessment Clinic and Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) Clinic.
• Promote preventative health services, healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.
• Prepare patients for examination, obtain vital signs, document chief complaint, medications and allergies and administer medications and treatments.
• Conduct pre-visit planning phone calls.
  
  

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 Receive

• Excellent benefits, including paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance and retirement plans.
• Work-life balance - our positions allow for scheduling flexibility that aligns with an optimal work-life balance.
• Excellence in patient and family-centered care is recognized and celebrated through an award program.
• 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, 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.

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