Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,852 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) for the Pediatrics department in Peoria, IL. The role involves assisting with daily clinic activities including patient registration, vital signs, and EHR management. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and a valid medical assistant certification. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and more. This full-time position offers a workplace schedule Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinic operations, including patient care tasks.
• Register patients and ensure accurate information in the EHR.
• Obtain and document vital signs and medical history.

Skills

Patient care skills

EHR management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)

Hiring Department: Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040987

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M - F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 5/14/2026

Salary Range: $21.67 - $23.00

Note: 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 (Credentialed/Certified) is responsible for assisting in the daily activities of the clinic operation, performing a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an outpatient clinical setting. Primary responsibilities include taking vital signs, putting patients in rooms, reviewing Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure completeness of medical record and assisting the provider or nurse with treatments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care tasks such as the following: Works under the direction of physician, APN, and nursing staff.
• Registers patients on arrival, making sure the registration information is correct within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Guides patients to exam rooms and prepares the patient and room for the provider.
• Obtains and documents patient’s vital signs in the EHR.
• Analyzes and organizes the patient’s medical record within the EHR prior to the provider completing the patient exam.
• Takes medical health history by interviewing patient and/or family.
• Assures the EHR is complete and includes any recent labs, tests, or procedures that were completed at outside agencies. Obtains missing documentation and documents completely and accurately.
• Completes in‑office labs, tests and injections as directed by the provider.
• Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Teaches the patient in specific healthcare topics.
• Receives and processes messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Authorizes prescription refills as directed by providers.
• Submits prescriptions to pharmacies via telephone, fax or e‑scribe.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Cleans the examining rooms and medical equipment.
• Orders new supplies and equipment for the clinic; stocks exam rooms.
• Manages specialty referrals and assists with prior authorizations. Enters and updates patient vaccine records in the I‑CARE registry.
• Schedules surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
• Keeps patient files, medical records, and laboratory results.
• Enters data from monitoring systems such as medication refrigerators and other quality or safety data.
• Assists with Quality Improvement (QI) projects.
• Assists with the handling and routing of office mail.
• 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

• Pediatrics Experience Preferred.

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.