Medical Assistant, Cardiology

UW Health
tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Rockford
Aug 11, 2025
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Day Shift role. Mon - Fri during orientation. Flexible after orientation: 4/10-hour days; 4/9-hour days and 1/4-hour day; 5/8-hours days. You will work at 1340 Charles St. Clinic in Rockford. 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. Prepare 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 Laboratory and phlebotomy training required within 30 days of hire. Required Drug and alcohol screening, and N95 training required within 30 days of hire. 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 Audiometry certification through Northern Illinois University or Health Conservation, Inc. (HCI), required within 30 days of hire. 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. Job Description UW Northern Illinois benefits