at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - MSHC BOTY 2/19/2023
Hiring Department: MSHC Back of the Yards Clinic
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1014694
Posting Close Date: 2/19/2023
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with some Saturdays
Position Number: CC6644,CB5978,CC6401,CC6403
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences
System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the
people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago
(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed
tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center
facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the
seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the
College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of
Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional
campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health
is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of
UI Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Credentialed Certified to join our MSHC Back of the Yards Clinic. This role will work under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting.
A Medical Assistant Credentialed Certified 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.
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
Conduct Screening Tests for Common Diseases/Viruses
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... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.