Job Description:

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 to:

Join a clinical team of physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners and schedulers in a multi-specialty clinic.  Within the 1 S Park Surgical Specialties clinic, you will have the opportunity to work within the specialties of General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endocrine and Colorectal Surgery.  This position offers the opportunity to participate in cross-functional teams across the organization to support a seamless patient experience.

• 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.

Education:

Minimum - Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, licensure as an LPN, completion of the UW Health Medical Assistant certification program or completion of CCMA as a UW Health employee. 

Work Experience:

Minimum – Will consider new Medical Assistant and LPN graduates.

Preferred – One (1) year 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 year of hire from date of hire. CPR/BLS certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology. 


• Ability to make judgments in demanding situations. 


• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work. 


• Commitment to respectful patient and family-centered care. 


• Effective oral and written communication skills. 

Physical Requirements: Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and ant-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, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM. 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.

Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE/Hours).

1 S. Park Street

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UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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