Certified Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care Immunizations

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in an ambulatory care setting. You will manage patient flow, perform basic skills, injections, immunizations, and point-of-care testing under physician supervision.

You will maintain exam rooms, assist with procedures, document in Epic, and ensure accurate patient records and timely follow-up. A CMA certification and CPR are required on hire.

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 must obtain Certification 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 EK.
• Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
• Administers ROPPG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
• Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
• Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician
• Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
• Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
• Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
• Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
• Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
• Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
• Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
• Maintains quality control for equipment.
• Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Injections

Immunizations

Phlebotomy

CPR

Computer skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Epic Ambulatory

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in an ambulatory care setting. You will manage patient flow, perform basic skills, injections, immunizations, and point-of-care testing under physician supervision.

You will maintain exam rooms, assist with procedures, document in Epic, and ensure accurate patient records and timely follow-up. A CMA certification and CPR are required on hire.