NI-Assistant, Medical

UW Health; Roscoe (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Medical Assistant. In this entry-level role, you will assist in patient care including performing treatments, documenting patient information accurately, and supporting health initiatives. Competitive pay with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement await at UW Health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including PTO

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement

Opportunity for on-site daycare

Annual wellness reimbursement

Paternity leave and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant must possess valid certification (RMA, AAMA, CCMA, NCCT).
• At least one year of professional experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Good organizational skills and ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and assisting with treatments and procedures.
• Performing phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, and documenting information accurately.
• Participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical decision-making skills

Computer experience

Communication skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited Associate degree program or Medical Assistant program

Job description

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Job Description

Pay Range: $19.04 - $25.71 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay
  
  

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

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
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs selected skills: including rooming patient, assisting with treatments and procedures, Phlebotomy, EKG and /or monitoring including documenting complete and accurate information specific to department. Participates in continuous quality improvement and educational support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

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

Employer Based Clinics: Laboratory and phlebotomy training required within 30 days of hire. Drug and alcohol screening, and N95 training required within 30 days of hire.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Assistant, Medical

Hired on or after 9/16/2016

• RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification is required upon hire.
• Bi-Annual CPR certification
• Active RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification must be maintained.
  
  

Assistant, Medical

Hired prior to 9/16/2016

• AAMA certification is required upon hire or verification of a passing score on the AAMA certification exam and subsequent AAMA certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Bi-annual CPR certification
• Active AAMA certification must be maintained.
  
  

Assistant, Medical

Employer Based Clinics - Hired on or after 9/16/2016

• RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification is required upon hire.
• Bi-Annual CPR certification
• Active RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification must be maintained.
• Audiometry certification through Northern Illinois University or Health Conservation, Inc. (HCI), required within 30 days of hire.
  
  

Assistant, Medical

Employer Based Clinics - Hired prior to 9/16/2016

• AAMA certification is required upon hire or verification of a passing score on the AAMA certification exam and subsequent AAMA certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Bi-annual CPR certification
• Audiometry certification through Northern Illinois University or Health Conservation, Inc. (HCI), required within 30 days of hire.
  
  

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

At least one year of professional experience in a clinic setting preferred. Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Ability to clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public. Computer experience required. Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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