Medical Assistant, Psychiatry (Healthcare)

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30am – 5:00pm, no weekends required. External hires may be eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

Be part of something remarkable

Become part of one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. You will find your work as a Medical Assistant in Psychiatry both rewarding and challenging.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant (MA, CMA, RMA, CCMA, LPN) to:

• Join our team of experienced psychiatric specialists who provide assessment, treatment and management of physiological and psychological health for children and adults through patient consultation, outpatient and inpatient care and programs.
• Take vitals and work on refills, phone call, prior authorizations and faxes.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, and education.

UW Health offers clinical and administrative continuing education opportunities for Medical Assistants including AAMA approved CEUs, Elsevier Skill Packages and free weekend webinar events (twice per year).

At UW Health, you will receive:

• Excellent benefits, including paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance and retirement plans.
• Work-life balance - our positions allow for scheduling flexibility that aligns with an optimal work-life balance.
• Excellence in patient and family-centered care is recognized and celebrated through an award program.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum –

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Licensure as an LPN or Completion of the UW Health Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program or Completion of CCMA as a UW Health employee or
• In lieu of the above requirements, two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience and current CMA, RMA or CCMA certification

Work Experience:

Preferred – One (1) year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum –

• Certified as CMA, RMA, or CCMA or eligible for certification. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date.
• If applying in lieu of Medical Assistant education or LPN licensure, must have current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification.
• CPR/BLS certification

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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