Medical Assistant, Oncology

Job Description

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 80% FTE, day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday, with one day off every week. Hours are scheduled between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Be part of something remarkable

Be part of a team that helps patients through their cancer journey. UW Health is home to UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. We work to prevent cancer through risk assessments and research, and we have programs focused on early diagnosis, when cancer is most treatable.

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

Join our medical specialists who are proud to be nationally recognized for delivering the best in cancer care.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts in palliative care, nutrition, genetics and health psychology to customize each patient’s plan of care.
Provide a remarkable patient experience, as you are often one of the first people a patient interacts with at their appointment.
Responsible for important preparation work like taking vitals, noting patients’ needs and concerns, and assisting with clinic procedures and exams.
Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.
Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness and education.

At UW Health, you will have:

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.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and ONE of the following Required
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

Work Experience

1 year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

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
CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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