Medical Assistant

Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Accede Solutions Inc. seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support the outpatient clinic in Chicago. The candidate will room patients, document histories, and perform routine MA duties in a busy setting.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, venipuncture, EKGs, and assisting clinicians with procedures, while ensuring accurate charting in the Cerner system. The role requires BLS and MA certification, with a 13-week contract and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient settings.
• BLS certification required.
• Proven ability to document clinical information accurately.
• Comfort with venipuncture and basic lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for examinations.
• Record vital signs, height/weight, pulse oximetry.
• Document medical histories and allergies in the EHR.
• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, glucose testing, and 12-lead EKGs.
• Assist providers with procedures and patient positioning.
• Administer medications and injections per protocol.
• Support appointment scheduling and insurance verification.
• Conduct follow-up calls per clinic protocols.
• Maintain stocked examination rooms and supplies.

Skills

Clinical duties

Patient rooming

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG procedures

Education

Associate degree or diploma in Medical Assisting

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Opportunity: Certified Medical Assistant – Chicago, IL

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks with strong possibility of extension

Start Date: November 16, 2026 (Tentative)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support the outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting healthcare providers, rooming patients, documenting clinical information, and performing routine medical assistant duties in an outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Room patients and prepare them for examinations.
• Obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, and pulse oximetry readings.
• Document patient medical histories, medications, and allergies in the electronic health record.
• Perform venipuncture, specimen collection, blood glucose testing, and 12-lead EKGs as qualified.
• Assist providers with procedures, examinations, and patient positioning.
• Administer medications, injections, and immunizations within the candidate’s scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Support appointment scheduling, chart preparation, insurance verification, and authorization forms.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls and assist with telephone triage according to clinic protocols.
• Maintain clinical supplies and ensure examination rooms are clean and properly stocked.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following experience and education pathways:

Option 1

• At least 2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Associate degree or diploma in Medical Assisting.
• Copy of educational transcripts required before starting.
• Active Medical Assistant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Option 2

• At least 5 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Active Medical Assistant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Accepted Medical Assistant Certifications

• AAMA – American Association of Medical Assistants
• AMT – American Medical Technologists
• NHA – National Healthcareer Association
• ARMA – American Registry of Medical Assistants
• NRCMA – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Additional Information:

• Charting System: Cerner.
• Daily Census: Approximately 70 patients.
• Clinic Rooms: 13.
• Floating: Mandatory; candidates must be willing to float to facilities as directed.
• Weekends and Call: Not required.
• Flu Vaccine: Required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered under facility guidelines.
• Scrubs: Any solid color.