Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 29.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a Credentialed/Certified Medical Assistant to join the OBGYN clinic in Peoria, IL. This onsite role supports clinical and clerical tasks, including triage, rooming patients, and processing referrals.

Responsibilities include EHR documentation, patient scheduling, vital signs, and coordination with providers. Requires high school diploma and active MA credential; Epic EMR experience preferred.

Competenze

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution.

Mansioni

• Assist in daily clinic operations, including triage and rooming patients, and processing referrals.
• Document patient information and orders in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Schedule follow-up appointments and coordinate diagnostic testing or procedures.
• Support inventory management and prepare exam rooms.
• Communicate with patients to schedule tests and confirm attendance.

Conoscenze

Patient interaction

Communication

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Epic EMR

Descrizione del lavoro

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)

Hiring Department: OBGYN

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043298

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M - F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $21.67 - $23.00

Please note that this position is not remote and is onsite in Peoria, IL.

About UICOMP

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 244 medical students and nearly 300 physician residents annually. It is one of four campuses that make up the nation’s largest public medical school. The Peoria campus is known among students for its small class sizes, rigorous curriculum and hands‑on clerkships; to residents and fellows for the strong academic setting, large referral base and exceptional facilities; and by physicians seeking the ideal combination of teaching and practicing medicine in a research‑based university setting.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant (Certified/Credentialed) is responsible for assisting in the daily activities of the UICOMP multi‑specialty clinic, including women's health and geriatrics, performing a variety of clinical and clerical functions in a medical setting. Responsibilities include patient prior authorizations, triaging and rooming patients, documenting appropriately in the electronic health record. Assisting with scheduling follow‑up appointments, surgery and any necessary diagnostic testing or procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Answering inbound calls to clinic and ensure timely communication.
  Schedule follow‑up appointments as needed.
  Greet and assist patients during check‑in, verifying insurance information and updating demographic details as needed.
  Support office operations, including reviewing and processing referrals, obtaining pre‑authorizations, and managing related documentation.
  Maintain accurate and complete patient records within the electronic health record (EHR) system, following provider instructions and clinic protocols.
  Generate and compile statistical and operational reports, including patient volumes, provider caseloads, and service utilization data.
  Collaborate with the care team to ensure a positive patient experience and smooth clinic workflow.
• Provide compassionate and efficient clinical support under the direction of the physician and nurse within the clinic.
  Escort patients to exam rooms, ensuring comfort and privacy throughout the visit.
  Obtain and accurately record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, pulse, and respirations.
  Review and update patient medications, allergies, and reason for visit in the electronic health record (EHR).
  Alert the provider to any abnormal findings or concerns identified during patient intake.
  Prepare exam and procedure rooms, maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and properly handling soiled linens according to clinic protocols.
  Assist with inventory management by receiving, organizing, and tracking medical and office supplies to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Accurately enter provider orders into the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with institutional policies, including orders for medications, laboratory tests, and diagnostic imaging.
  Coordinate communication between departments by dispatching messages and scheduling appointments for patients referred to other services or healthcare facilities, as directed by medical staff.
  Communicate with patients to schedule diagnostic testing or procedures ordered by the provider, and complete follow‑up to confirm attendance and results when applicable.
• Support overall clinic efficiency by assisting with data entry, record management, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training or certification preferred.
• Experience working with the Epic EMR preferred.
• Skill in performing venipuncture preferred.
• Skill in operating diagnostic equipment such as diabetes monitoring devices and urinalysis equipment preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient and family confidentially preferred.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.