UW Health·Rockford, Illinois
Provide medical assistant support within a Family Medicine general practice at the Woodward Health Center. Responsibilities include clinical duties and patient care during day shift hours.
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 Bi-Annual CPR certification. Required Active RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT 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.
Job Description: UW Northern Illinois benefits
Requires a degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of experience, along with a high school diploma. Must hold active RMA, AAMA, CCMA, or NCCT certification and current CPR certification.
Market context
In Illinois, support-services roles like this are typically competitive because employers look for a mix of early-career experience, an associate’s degree or equivalent training, and active imaging credentials. For this position, licensure and certification details matter, including ARRT status, an IEMA license, and CT certification within 13 months of hire. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, verify your credentials and timeline against the posting.
