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:

• Provide oversight to the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) for Medical Staff and other accrediting body requirements, utilizing quality data base(s) to maintain and provide necessary data for committees and teams assisting in quality control activities.
• Oversee Medical Staff Quality and Safety Committee and subcommittees and prepare information for presentation and required follow-up.
• Support clinical improvement processes and CQI philosophy throughout the organization.

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
• 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
• At least one year of professional experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
• Computer experience. Required
• 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

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