at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Medical Assistant Credentialed Certified - Outpatient Clinics
Hiring Department: Ambulatory Outpatient Clinics
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: req3498
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
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
The Medical Assistant Credentialed Certified title compensation is commensurate with experience; hourly rates starting at $19.67 per hour
UI Health has multiple openings for the role of Medical Assistant Credentialed Certified in outpatient clinical settings. UI Health provides a wide range of specialty and primary care services. Vast experience in patient care, teaching, and research is the foundation for clinical services that are among the best in Chicago and the nation. Job duties include performing a variety of clinical and clerical services to support outpatient services under the direction of the clinical staff. Applicants must be highly motivated, organized, customer service-focused individuals with excellent clinical and computer skills.
UI Health has been moving medicine forward for the benefit of the people of Illinois and beyond since 1859. UI Health is part of a system that brings together the University of Illinois's vast health sciences resources into one powerful organization. By sharing one vision, we can better provide the benefits of our research, the knowledge of our faculty physicians, and the advantage of advanced technology to every patient who walks through our doors. In collaboration with our academic partners, our mission is to advance healthcare to improve the health of our patients and communities, promote health equity, and develop the next generations of healthcare leaders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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
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 vein puncture technique
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... 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.
