Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, University Health Services

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, University Health Services Hiring Department : University Health Service Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1041875

FTE : 1.0

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM Shift : Days # of Positions : 1 Workplace Type : On-Site Posting Close Date : July 16, 2026 Salary Range : $25.26 - 39.08 / Hourly Wage UI Health is a part of the University of Illinois Chicago. It provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in a University Health Service clinic setting. Duties & Responsibilities A Certified Medical Assistant typically performs the following duties per healthcare facility protocols (federal, state and university) and specific duties assigned. 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. Direct Patient Care Tasks Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint. Obtains vital signs and other pertinent health information. Administration of basic tests as ordered by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulmonary function test, audiometry test, Snellen and Titmus vision tests. Inform the patient of test preparations and provide directions to diagnostic/treatment areas. Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures as appropriate based on experience, training and skill level. Responds to patient inquiries (both in person and virtual by telephone and electronic mail) and relays pertinent information appropriately to clinical staff. Transports or accompanies patients as directed. Administers approved injections as allowed by relevant protocol. Indirect Patient Care Tasks Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, assists in collection of COVID-19 and other tests and completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures including urine and hair drug tests. Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing. Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data in the HER appropriately. Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; disinfection of equipment. Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate. Clean and disinfects equipment and maintain appropriate cleaning and maintenance logs per policy including refrigerator temperature log, pulmonary function log and audiometry log. Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals. Administrative/Clerical Tasks Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required. Schedules patient appointments and reschedule when needed. Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to University Health Service procedures. Records lab data appropriately. Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions. Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate record of cash collections. Performs related duties as assigned. Patient Needs Focus: Recognizes and addresses special needs, physical characteristics and behavior of diverse age and demographic groups as the patient population indicates and requires. Participates or assists with initiatives to promote effective process design, development and implementation of EHR and other technologies; participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees. Minimum Qualifications Required High school graduation or equivalent. Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. The approved certifying boards include American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Health career Association (NHA). Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. Preferred Qualifications Occupational Health Experience preferred. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago