Certified Medical Assistant - ENT Clinic (On-Site, Chicago)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health, part of the University of Illinois Chicago, seeks a Credentialed/Certified Medical Assistant for the Otolaryngology ENT Clinic in Chicago, IL. The role supports physicians in outpatient care, performs clerical and clinical duties, and handles patient intake, vitals, and specimen collection.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, current CMA certification from a recognized board, and American Heart Association CPR.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Current/valid CMA certification from an approved certifying board (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA).
• Current/valid AHA Basic Life Support CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing/medical staff with preliminary assessments, education, and documentation of patient condition.
• Obtain vital signs and conduct patient screenings during intake.
• Administer basic tests (EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, CLIA, etc.).
• Inform patients of test preparations and direct to diagnostic areas.
• Collect specimens by noninvasive methods and venipuncture.
• Assist with procedures appropriate to experience and training.
• Respond to patient inquiries and relay information to clinical staff.
• Transport or accompany patients as directed.
• Document patient medications for reconciliation by history.
• Administer injections per protocol.
• Process and test point-of-care specimens; record lab data.
• Maintain safe care environments; manage supplies and sterilization.
• Perform quality control on equipment and clean/ log activities.
• Schedule appointments, check-in/out, and activate accounts.
• Assist with office reception and clerical tasks.
• Collect payments; support improvement initiatives and EHR projects.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR

Job description

UI Health, part of the University of Illinois Chicago, seeks a Credentialed/Certified Medical Assistant for the Otolaryngology ENT Clinic in Chicago, IL. The role supports physicians in outpatient care, performs clerical and clinical duties, and handles patient intake, vitals, and specimen collection.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, current CMA certification from a recognized board, and American Heart Association CPR.