What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at UW Health SwedishAmerican?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. You will work at UW Health Charles Street Clinic 2404 Charles St.
Pay: $19.42 - $26.22 / hr
We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant (RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT) to:
Perform a variety of patient care duties including taking vital signs, recording patient histories, EKG’s, medication reconciliation, specimen collections. Under the authority and delegation of a physician may perform certain other tasks or duties. Alerts provider/nurse of emergent patient needs.
Prepares patients for examination, treatment and procedures
Provide quality care in a compassionate environment where teamwork is highly valued, and exceptionalism and innovation are encouraged
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
- Bi-Annual CPR certification. Required
- Active RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification must be maintained. Required
Salary : $19 - $26