Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities may include:
• Administering and reading TB skin tests
• Administering injections
• Assisting providers with clinical procedures
• Serving as a chaperone during sensitive exams
• Responding to patient messages and tasks through the electronic health record (EHR)
• Documenting patient care in the EHR
• Performing routine vital signs and patient intake
• Cleaning exam rooms
• Managing inventory and ordering clinical supplies and equipment
• Conducting point-of-care testing (e.g., urine dipstick, pregnancy tests)
• This is a full‑time position. Regular working hours between 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
• Key Job Responsibilities:
• Prepares and cleans examination rooms, instruments, and equipment for specific procedures
• Performs routine vital signs, basic tests, assists with minor procedures, and administers medications as directed by a supervising clinician
• Escorts patients to various hospital locations and delivers, orders, and inventories general clinic supplies
• Collects, prepares, and delivers specimens for laboratory analysis
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, assisting patients with billing, and coding information and answering basic medical questions
• Department:
• University Health Services, Gynecology and Specialty Clinics

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• How to Apply:
• Please click the appropriate option in the Apply Now box to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attached field.
• References will be requested of final candidates.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
• The deadline for assuring full consideration is July 15th , however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
• Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of

Benefits

Additional Information

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Medical Assistant Job Summary: University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our dynamic and collaborative team. We currently have an opening within our Gynecology and Sexual Health clinic, where you will provide direct patient care to students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a Medical Assistant at UHS, you will play a key role in supporting providers and nurses while helping to ensure efficient clinic operations. You'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team and have opportunities to gain experience not only in gynecology and sexual health, but also in primary care and community health settings. If you are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and thrive in a collaborative team environment , we encourage you to apply.

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