Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Medical AssistantWork Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 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.Be part of something remarkable. Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work both rewarding and challenging.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 educationAt 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.The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following Required:Completion of an accredited medical assistant program orLicensure as an LPN orCompletion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or an Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program orAttainment of the CCMA certification as a UWH employee orAcceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated orOne year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA or CCMA Certification1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN PreferredLicenses & Certifications:Certified as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 Year Required orLicensure as an LPN Upon Hire RequiredIf applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification Upon Hire RequiredCPR/BLS certification Upon Hire RequiredOur 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.UW Health East Madison Hospital on Madison's east side is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.