Oncology Medical Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.42–$26.22 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $24.25 an hour, the middle half $22.21–$26.35, across 345 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.16 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Swedish American Hospital - 4800 in Rockford reported 139 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,340,870 hours worked: 11.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 11.7 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Uw Health
Medicare gives Uw Health 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
Medical assistant jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.4%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.88x · Clicks 28
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.1% · Stating an hourly rate 45.9%
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About the job
Work Schedule
100% FTE, Monday - Friday, no weekends and no holidays. 8-hour shifts with varying start times: 7:30a-4p or 8:30a-5p. You will work at UW Health Carbone Cancer Center 3535 N Bell School Rd.
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
- Computer experience. Required
- At least one year of professional experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
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. 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
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About UW Health
UW Health is the academic health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital and other hospitals in Wisconsin and northern Illinois, more than 105 (source: UW Health, About Us) outpatient locations, and physicians who teach at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Source: UW Health, About Us
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