Medical Assistant

About the role

University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Primary Care team. In this essential role, you will support providers and nurses in delivering high‑quality, student‑centered care. Medical Assistants play a key part in maintaining smooth clinic operations by performing a combination of clinical and administrative duties and helping to create an efficient and welcoming environment for every patient. You will have opportunities to work in multiple areas such as primary care, gynecology, sexual health, and community health.

This is a full‑time onsite position at University Health Services, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI. UHS's mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing, providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW‑Madison students. Medical Services specialties include primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, and physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to various hospital locations and deliver, order, and inventory general clinic supplies
• Perform routine vital signs, basic tests, assist with minor procedures, and administer medications as directed by a supervising clinician
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, assisting patients with billing, coding information, and answering basic medical questions
• Collect, prepare, and deliver specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepare and clean examination rooms, instruments, and equipment for specific procedures

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to start date
• Minimum of 6 months of paid work experience in a healthcare setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care environment
• Minimum of one year of paid work experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated ability to perform patient care procedures according to established protocols, ensuring safe and consistent outcomes
• Completion of Medical Assistant program and/or certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA)

Certifications

• CNA
• EMT
• LPN
• CMA

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $19.00, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Competitive insurance and savings accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs

Additional information available at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/

Schedule

Regular working hours between 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday.