Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Surgery, College of Medicine

Hiring Department Surgery Location Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID 1042451 FTE 1 Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 9:00AM -5:30PM Shift Days # of Positions 1 Workplace Type On-Site Posting Close Date August 24, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $30.21 - 32.69 / Hourly Wage About The University Of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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. The Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified), under the direction of the Physicians, providers, and nurses, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting. Duties & Responsibilities Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including: a. obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information. Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc. c. Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas. Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training, and skill level. Responds to patient inquiries (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry. Transports or accompanies patients as directed. 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 necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data. Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals. Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required. Coding and filling out insurance forms. Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow. Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit. Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards. Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments. Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned. Answering phone calls, scheduling appointments. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. 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. 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