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Medical Assistant, Podiatry

UW Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025

About the role

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Full-time. Hours will be Monday- Friday 8am-4:30. You will work at the 1253 N Alpine Rd Clinic in Rockford, IL.

 

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

 

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited Associate degree or Medical Assistant program or a minimum of 5 years experience in addition to military training. 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 BelongingUW 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.


 

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