Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

Full-time, 100% FTE, (40 hour per week) day shift position. Shifts scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 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 Join our high quality, patient and family-centered care team in pediatrics. We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to: Join our team of pediatric and adolescent medicine physicians who provide a comprehensive approach to childcare from birth through adolescence. 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 administer medications and treatments. Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education. 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. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. Qualifications Completion of an accredited medical assistant program Required 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 High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred 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. View Full Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr