Medical Assistant

Pay Range: $19.04 – $25.71 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening & night 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:

Please see license and certification table below.
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.