Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

SwedishAmerican Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

On-site daycare

Job summary

UW Health Swedish American Hospital is hiring a Medical Assistant to join our clinic team. The role requires completing an accredited Associate degree or Medical Assistant program, or at least 2 years of relevant experience, and CPR/BLS certification.

You'll work 100% FTE, 8:00am–5:00pm at 1401 E State St, with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Computer experience

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant program

HS diploma or equivalent

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.