Certified Medical Assistant - Outpatient Care & EHR

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UI Health, Off-Site Ambulatory Services in Chicago, IL seeks a Credentialed/Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient physician practice on-site. This 40-hour/week, days shift position is located at 55th & Pulaski and includes benefits.

Responsibilities include maintaining EHRs, obtaining vital signs, basic tests (EKG, spirometry), specimen collection, injections, and clerical tasks. Requires CMA certification, BLS CPR, and ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA.
• American Heart Association CPR (BLS) certification.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Electronic Health Records (EHR) and ensure completeness.
• Obtain vital signs and document visits.
• Perform basic tests (EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry) and specimen collection.
• Administer injections and assist with procedures.
• Perform clerical tasks and patient check-in/out.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Good communication

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS/CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

UI Health, Off-Site Ambulatory Services in Chicago, IL seeks a Credentialed/Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient physician practice on-site. This 40-hour/week, days shift position is located at 55th & Pulaski and includes benefits.

Responsibilities include maintaining EHRs, obtaining vital signs, basic tests (EKG, spirometry), specimen collection, injections, and clerical tasks. Requires CMA certification, BLS CPR, and ability to communicate in English and Spanish.