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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Medical Assistant
Job Summary:
University Health Services (UHS) is seeking to hire two Medical Assistants to join our Primary Care team. In this essential role, you will support providers and nurses in delivering high‑quality, student‑centered care. Medical Assistants play a key part in maintaining smooth clinic operations by performing a combination of clinical and administrative duties, helping create an efficient and welcoming environment for every patient. You will have opportunities to work in multiple areas such as primary care, gynecology, sexual health, and community health.
This is a full‑time position (1.0 FTE). This position is structured with an annual 12-week summer schedule reduction to 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week), which occurs each year during a designated summer period determined by UHS. Standard hours outside the summer reduction period are Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00pm.
Work Schedule
Regular Schedule (Outside Summer Reduction Period)
Annual Summer Schedule Reduction
Each year, the position is scheduled at 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) during a designated summer reduction period.
Exact dates are determined annually by UHS.
The day/hours per day during the reduced FTE period will be determined by UHS based on operational need.
Schedule Based on Start Date
Because this position's start date occurs during the summer reduction period:
You will begin the role at 0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) with workdays set by UHS based on operational need.
Upon conclusion of the summer reduction period, you will shift to the standard 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) schedule. Monday – Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Escorts patients to various hospital locations and delivers, orders, and inventories general clinic supplies
- Prepares and cleans examination rooms, instruments, and equipment for specific procedures
- 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
- Performs routine vital signs, basic tests, assists with minor procedures, and administers medications as directed by a supervising clinician
Department:
University Health Services, Medical Services, Primary Care
At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wis.edu
UHS Medical Services provides high quality medical services to UW-Madison students with specialties in primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, and physical therapy. Our clinicians also provide a wide range of preventative care in support of the UHS overarching mission of promoting students' academic and personal success through an integrated model of medical, mental health, and prevention activities and services.
Compensation:
The starting hourly rate for this position is $19.00, and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
An employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/
UW is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current CPR/BLS certification (must be valid prior to start date)
Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a healthcare setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care environment
At least one year of work experience in a healthcare setting
Demonstrated ability to perform patient care procedures according to established protocols, ensuring safe and consistent outcomes.
Completion of Medical Assistant program and/or certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA)
Preferred Certifications:
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.
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 April 16, 2026, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Medical Assistant JR# 1009386, a full-time (1.0 FTE) position without an annual summer schedule reduction. Applicants should apply to the posting that best aligns with their scheduling preferences.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Karin Butikofer,karin.butikofer@wisc.edu, 608-890-2860
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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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