University of Illinois Chicago
Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Child and Youth Center
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) – UI Health, Child and Youth Center. Location: Chicago, IL USA. Department: Children & Adoles Ct. Requisition ID: 1037631. FTE: 1. Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, some weekends. Shift: Days. # of Positions: 1. Workplace Type: On-Site. Posting Close Date: October 24, 2025. Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.83 - $38.41 per hour.
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health): UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. It is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and includes a clinical enterprise with a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. UI Health also includes the seven UIC health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more at: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care Tasks
Maintains medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure completeness prior to patient exam, obtains missing documentation; documents medical visits, observations, and related activities.
Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint, including obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information (e.g., screenings during intake).
Uses basic tests as directed by the healthcare provider (e.g., EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, CLIA-related activities).
Informs the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas.
Obtains specimens by noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture.
Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level.
Responds to patient inquiries (in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff.
Transports or accompanies patients as directed.
Documents patient medications for medication reconciliation by history.
Administers approved injections per appropriate protocol.
Indirect Patient Care Tasks
Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures.
Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens.
Performs and documents point of care specimen testing.
Performs follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information.
Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements, including ordering, stocking, monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment.
Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate and cleans/sterilizes equipment with cleaning logs per policy.
Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.
Clerical Tasks
Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
Schedules patient appointments.
Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures.
Records lab data.
Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions.
Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate records of cash collections.
Participates in initiatives to promote effective process design and improvement projects related to EHR and other technologies; participates on assigned committees.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Possession of a current/valid Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. Approved boards include: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and/or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.
To Apply For fullest consideration, click the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including adding your full work history with specific duties for each position. Complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Do not submit incomplete applications.
Note: Once submitted, you will not be able to make changes. If you need to revise, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Ensure the application is fully completed and all documents are uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. See Required Employment Notices and Posters for non-discrimination information and background-check disclosures through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees upon request.
Apply Link To apply, visit: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17226?c=uic
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About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health): UI Health provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. It is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and includes a clinical enterprise with a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. UI Health also includes the seven UIC health science colleges. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more at: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care Tasks
Maintains medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure completeness prior to patient exam, obtains missing documentation; documents medical visits, observations, and related activities.
Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint, including obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information (e.g., screenings during intake).
Uses basic tests as directed by the healthcare provider (e.g., EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, CLIA-related activities).
Informs the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas.
Obtains specimens by noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture.
Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level.
Responds to patient inquiries (in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff.
Transports or accompanies patients as directed.
Documents patient medications for medication reconciliation by history.
Administers approved injections per appropriate protocol.
Indirect Patient Care Tasks
Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures.
Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens.
Performs and documents point of care specimen testing.
Performs follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information.
Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements, including ordering, stocking, monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment.
Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate and cleans/sterilizes equipment with cleaning logs per policy.
Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.
Clerical Tasks
Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
Schedules patient appointments.
Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures.
Records lab data.
Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions.
Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate records of cash collections.
Participates in initiatives to promote effective process design and improvement projects related to EHR and other technologies; participates on assigned committees.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Possession of a current/valid Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. Approved boards include: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) and/or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.
To Apply For fullest consideration, click the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including adding your full work history with specific duties for each position. Complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Do not submit incomplete applications.
Note: Once submitted, you will not be able to make changes. If you need to revise, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Ensure the application is fully completed and all documents are uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. See Required Employment Notices and Posters for non-discrimination information and background-check disclosures through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees upon request.
Apply Link To apply, visit: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17226?c=uic
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency.
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