Bilingual Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Sleep Center

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant for their Sleep Center. The role involves supporting physicians with clinical and clerical tasks, ensuring patient care and documentation are handled efficiently. Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and English, and hold relevant certifications. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Waivers

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish/English.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant required.
• High school diploma or equivalent necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains medical records and assists with patient care tasks.
• Documents patient information and performs clerical duties.
• Schedules appointments and collects payments.

Skills

Bilingual

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support CPR Certification

Job description

Bilingual Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Sleep Center

Bilingual Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Sleep Center

Hiring Department: Sleep Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1031139

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, rotating shifts

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 5/25/2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience):Hourly Rate between $24.83 and $26.88

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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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:

UI Health is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant Credentialed Certified to join our Sleep Center. This position will work under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The 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.
• 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.
  • Obtain specimens by noninvasive techniques, and collect blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• 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 Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Possession of a current/validAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.
• Bilingual language skills with the ability to read, write, speak and translate Spanish/English

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

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.Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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.

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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.