Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Work Schedule

Part-time, 90% 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.

About the Role

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work both rewarding and challenging. We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 education.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following:
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program, 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.

Preferred:

• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified as MA, CMA, RMA, or CCMA within 1 Year Required.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.