Medical Assistant Podiatry

SwedishAmerican Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Paternity leave

Tuition assistance

On-site childcare

Job summary

UW Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for a 100% FTE role at a Rockford clinic in northern Illinois. The position emphasizes clinical support, specimen handling, and patient workflow within a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications include an accredited Associate degree or Medical Assistant program (or 2+ years of relevant experience) along with required certifications and HS diploma. Competitive benefits and supported professional growth are offered.

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
• Two years of clinic experience and basic computer skills preferred

Skills

Clinic experience

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, you will work at UW Health N Alpine Clinic 1253 N Alpine

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.

Job Description

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