Medical Assistant
Job Summary
University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our dynamic and collaborative team. The position is located within our Gynecology and Sexual Health clinic, where you will provide direct patient care to students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Responsibilities
- Administering and reading TB skin tests
- Administering injections
- Assisting providers with clinical procedures
- Serving as a chaperone during sensitive exams
- Responding to patient messages and tasks through the electronic health record (EHR)
- Documenting patient care in the EHR
- Performing routine vital signs and patient intake
- Cleaning exam rooms
- Managing inventory and ordering clinical supplies and equipment
- Conducting point-of-care testing (e.g., urine dipstick, pregnancy tests)
Key Job Responsibilities
- Prepares and cleans examination rooms, instruments, and equipment for specific procedures
- Performs routine vital signs, basic tests, assists with minor procedures, and administers medications as directed by a supervising clinician
- Escorts patients to various hospital locations and delivers, orders, and inventories general clinic supplies
- Captures, prepares, and delivers specimens for laboratory analysis
- Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, assisting patients with billing, and coding information and answering basic medical questions
Department
Department: University Health Services, Gynecology and Specialty Clinics
Compensation
The starting hourly rate for this position is $19.00, and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. An employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a healthcare setting
- Current CPR/BLS certification prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
How to Apply
Please click the appropriate option in the Apply Now box to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue. You will be prompted to upload the following documents. Cover letter Resume Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attached field. References will be requested of final candidates.
Contact Information
Karin Butikofer, karin.butikofer@wisc.edu, 608-890-2860