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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MEDICAL ASSISTANT in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
Professional resume
Document listing the names and contact information of three professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
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Posting Details
Official Job Title MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Working Title: Medical Assistant, Student Health and Wellness
Position Number 02031478; 01100971
Division Student Affairs
Department B035000 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Position Type University Staff
Appointment Type Ongoing/Probationary
Pay Basis Hourly
Salary Grade 15
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides integrated, holistic care for students through our medical, counseling, and health promotion and wellness departments. We assist the UWM campus community through collaborative partnerships designed to enhance the university’s academic and community service mission and focus on our student’s wellbeing as an essential component to student success.
Job Summary
| This recruitment is for two positions. These positions will support direct patient care to students in a university health outpatient clinic as a member of a clinical care team. The main duties of the role involves clinic support, immunizations, reception responsibilities, and documentation within an electronic health record.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for this position must have or provide evidence of the following:
Patient care experience in a healthcare type setting including clinic, urgent care, emergency services
Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified applicants for this position will also provide evidence of the following:
Completion of an accredited training/certification program for medical assisting, certified nursing assistant, or emergency med tech.
Experience working in an ambulatory, primary care, emergency room, urgent care type setting or experience as an EMT /paramedic with the ability and skills to obtain a patient history, accurately assess vital signs and prepare for provider visit.
Experience administering injections (including routine immunizations, antibiotics, pain relief injections). Assist with procedures and perform ancillary tasks ( EKG , phlebotomy, ear lavage).
Experience in medical reception and record management- answering phones, scheduling appointments, assisting with check-in and check-outs, and troubleshooting kiosk issues using the EHR as guidance with awareness of HIPAA / FERPA guidelines.
Experience working with an EHR -documentation of patient care information and updating demographics, ordering labs under protocol, scanning, attaching, and faxing documents when required.
Experience working with multiple providers on a daily basis and the ability to prioritize daily workload, including tasks and procedures that are requested to be completed.
Ability to multitask duties and responsibilities while providing outstanding customer service and contributing positively to the patient care team.
Target Salary Range $16.75 - $19.00 an hour
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
Professional resume
Document listing the names and contact information of three professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application Deadline 09/06/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes
If Continuous, Initial Review Date 09/07/2024
Position Contact Name Jackie Wittkowske
Contact Phone 414-251-8839
Contact Email jawittko@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Healthcare/Medical, Student Services
Applicant Documents
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Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
References
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