Medical Assistant, Oncology

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 100% FTE day shift. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM. No weekends or holidays required. 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 an incredible team that helps patients through their cancer journey. UW Health is home to the 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) to :

Join the medical specialists at the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center 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.

Room patients, take vitals and give injections.

Provide quality care in a compassionate and patient-family centered environment.

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.

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.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health's state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.

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