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Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 05, 2025
Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) Hiring Department: Mile Square LP Johnson Clinic Location: Rockford, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036904 Posting Close Date: 9/22/2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $21.30 to $24.46 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. 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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary Under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting. 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. Duties & 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. Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level. Responds to patient inquires (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 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 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 record of cash collections. Performs related duties as assigned. Patient Needs Focus: Recognizes needs, physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of age groups and special needs of patients. 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 High school graduation or equivalent Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution The Professional Certification/Licenses field on the application must be completed and include the certifying board information required for this position. The approved certifying boards are; American Association of Medical Assistant (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 is required. Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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