Medical Assistant, Family Medicine

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Full-time. Day shift hours. M-F; 7am - 7pm variable. You will work at the UW Health Belvidere Clinic. 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 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. Required Bi-annual CPR certification. Required Active AAMA 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.