Certified Medical Assistant

Shriners Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Chicago is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant in our Outpatient Clinic.

The 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.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for patient and family interactions.
• Clinical competence to perform MA duties and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, prep exam rooms, stock supplies.
• Assist RN and physicians with procedures and intake/depart processes.
• Document information in the EMR accurately.
• Ensure clinic readiness by monitoring supplies and equipment.
• Support Telehealth and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical competence

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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. 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/Spanish

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