Certified Medical Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriner's Children’s Chicago seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinic operations. The MA will room patients, take vital signs, document in the EMR, and assist providers and the RN with procedures in a fast-paced pediatric outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant certification and BLS, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include maintaining clinic readiness and assisting with telehealth when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from a recognized body (NHA, AMA, NCRMA, NAHP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rooming patients and taking vital signs.
• Document clinical notes in the EMR during visits.
• Support physician and RN, assist with procedures and specimen handling.
• Prepare exam rooms and manage supplies for daily clinic operations.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical communication

EMR documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Associate degree - Medical Assistant

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

## Certified Medical AssistantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100530**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description**Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for full-time Certified Medical Assistant in our Outpatient Clinic. The Medical Assistant (MA) will support and facilitate clinic operations by performing clinical, clerical, and technical duties, including patient rooming, documentation during visits, assisting with minor procedures, managing supplies, supporting Telehealth services when applicable, and flexing to administrative support when needed. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to ensure an optimal care experience for patients and families.**Key Responsibilities:*** The Medical Assistant assists in rooming patients, taking vital signs, measurements, preparation of exam rooms, stocking supplies, assisting the physician, interacting with other departments and documentation in the electronic medical record.* The Medical Assistant works with and under the direction of the RN.* Assists providers, nursing and other health care professionals with procedures and the intake and depart processes. Accurately documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)* Responsible for prepping clinic to be prepared for that day's clinic to include monitoring supplies and equipment and ordering supplies* Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and referral to RN as needed**Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma / GED* Medical Assistant Certification from a nationally recognized association (NHA, AMA, NCRMA, NAHP)* Basic Life Support (BLS)**Preferred Qualifications:*** Associate degree - Medical Assistant* RMA, CCMA, NCMA* Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant* Two years' pediatric care experience* EMR system experience* Outpatient Clinic, Orthopaedic and cast background* Bilingual English/SpanishThe pay range for this position is $19.92 - $29.87.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.