Certified Medical Assistant

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Chicago. The MA will support clinic operations with patient rooming, vital signs, documentation in the EMR, and assistance with procedures under RN supervision.

Required: High School Diploma, national MA certification, and BLS; preferred: 2+ years pediatric care and an Associate degree (RMA/CCMA/NCMA). Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and teamwork
• High School Diploma or GED required
• AMA/NHA/NCRMA/NAHP Medical Assistant Certification required (national)
• BLS certification required
• Preferred: Associate degree (RMA/CCMA/NCMA) and 2+ years pediatric care experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in rooming patients and taking vital signs.
• Document information in the EMR during visits.
• Support procedures and intake/depart processes under RN direction.
• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies for daily clinic needs.
• Monitor supplies and coordinate with other departments.
• Provide patient and family education as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant Certification (NHA, AMA, NCRMA, NAHP)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associate degree - Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, NCMA)

Tools

EMR system experience

Job description

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.

Job Opportunity: Certified Medical Assistant – Full-time, Chicago

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/Spanish

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.92 - $29.87. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!

Locations & Availability

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.