Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, SCB Transplant Clinic Jo

Overview

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, SCB Transplant Clinic

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Hiring Department: SCB Transplant Clinic

Requisition ID: 1037196

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Days

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: October 9, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.83 - 38.41 / Hourly Wage

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research. It is part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and includes a clinical enterprise with an acute care hospital, outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more at: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves (Vacation, Holidays, Sick); and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Role Summary

Under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient 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
• Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including:
• Obtains vital signs and other pertinent health information.
• Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, CLIA, etc.
• Informs 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 (in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the inquiry.
• Transports or accompanies patients as directed.
• Rotates to Transplant Center Phlebotomy Lab to draw patient blood work and/or support as roving phlebotomy in patient exam rooms.
• 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.
• Completes inventory expiration checks and quality & safety equipment monitoring as assigned.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy.
• Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.
• Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
• Answers front desk phones and schedules patient appointments.
• Checks patients in and out of the clinic, obtains appropriate orders from the providers for testing/procedures, 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.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. 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 Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Health career Association (NHA).
3. Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

To Apply

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific duties and responsibilities. Complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Note that changes cannot be made after submission; to revise you must withdraw and reapply. Applications cannot be rebid after the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

EEO Notice: The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please view Required Employment Notices and Posters for non-discrimination and background checks, harassment disclosures, and E-Verify requirements. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

To apply: Visit the application site at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17012?c=uic

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