Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, mid-level practitioners, and nurses in ambulatory care. You will help manage patient flow, prep exam rooms, and perform basic procedures like vital signs and immunizations.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED and CMA certification with CPR at start. Rush emphasizes patient service, teamwork, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards within a clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required upon hire.
• Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
• Current CPR certification required upon start date.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
• Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
• Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
• Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
• Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
• Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
• Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
• Administers approved medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, mid-level practitioners, and nurses in ambulatory care. You will help manage patient flow, prep exam rooms, and perform basic procedures like vital signs and immunizations.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED and CMA certification with CPR at start. Rush emphasizes patient service, teamwork, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards within a clinic setting.