Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

On-site day care

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. This 8:00am-5:00pm, 100% FTE position offers a competitive benefits package, PTO and career growth opportunities.

The role requires completing an accredited MA program or equivalent experience and certification upon hire. Responsibilities include patient intake, basic clinical support, and documentation, with opportunities for on-site daycare and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Associate degree program or Medical Assistant program or have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Skills

Computer experience

Education

Associate degree or Medical Assistant program, or 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 8:00am-5:00pm, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Associate degree program or Medical Assistant program or have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Required
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

• At least one year of professional experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
• Computer experience. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification is required upon hire. Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
• Active RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification must be maintained. 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.

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