Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Endocrinology

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Endocrinology Hiring Department: Nutrition & Well Ctr Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040933

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Work Schedule: 9:30AM - 6:00PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: May 26, 2026 Salary Range: $25.26 - 39.08 / Hourly Wage Benefits: 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 an outpatient setting. A Certified Medical Assistant typically performs the following duties per healthcare facility protocols (federal, state and university) and specific duties assigned. Responsibilities 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 including: Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information, i.e. conducts patient screenings during intake process. Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc. Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas. Obtain specimens by noninvasive techniques, and collect blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture technique. 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. 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 necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data. 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; sterilization of equipment. Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy. Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals. Clerical 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. Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required. Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures. Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions. Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate record of cash collections. 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. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent. Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board. The approved certifying boards include: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification. 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. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois at Chicago