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SwedishAmerican Hospital
Medical Assistant, Urology
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,271 / year median in Illinois
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. You will work at the UW Health 1253 N Alpine Rd Clinic. 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance