Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Full-time, 100% FTE, 8-hour day shifts 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

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 education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination
• Assist with treatments and office procedures
• Provide patient education
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program
  • Licensure as an LPN
  • Completion of the UWH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program or an Employee Partner Medical Assistant Program
  • Attainment of the CCMA certification as a UWH employee
  • Acceptance into the UWH MA Apprenticeship Program – Accelerated
  • One year of recent Medical Assistant experience and CMA, RMA, or CCMA Certification
• CPR/BLS certification (upon hire)
• 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)

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN (preferred)

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Variety of schedules and shifts offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Access to resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
• Tuition benefits eligibility for coursework associated with career advancement
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions