Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Ambulatory Services Float Team

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

UI Health, Ambulatory Services Float Team, in Chicago, IL, seeks a Credentialed/Certified Medical Assistant to support outpatient practice operations. Under physician supervision, you will perform clinical and clerical tasks, maintain EHR accuracy, obtain vital signs, and assist with basic tests per facility protocols.

The position requires a valid CMA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA), HSA CPR certification, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Current/valid CMA certification from an approved certifying board (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA).
• Current/valid American Heart Association CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support in an outpatient setting.
• Maintain and prepare electronic health records; document visits and tests.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with basic tests (EKG, spirometry, etc.).
• Assist with patient questions, transport as needed, and ensure infection control.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA)

High school diploma or equivalent

American Heart Association CPR Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Ambulatory Services Float Team

Chicago, IL, United States

1043089

Posted on: 10/7/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/21/2026

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Ambulatory Services Float Team

Hiring Department: Ambulatory Care Adm

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043089

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 10

Workplace Type: On-Site

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $25.26 - 39.08 / Hourly Wage. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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

Under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• A Medical Assistant typically performs the following duties per healthcare facility protocols (federal, state and university) and specific duties assigned
• Maintains medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure
  completeness prior to patient exam, obtains missing documentation; documents medical visits, observations, and related
  activities
• Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient
  condition and the presenting health complaint including:
• Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information.
• Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory
  Improvement Amendments {CLIA), etc.
• Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas.
• Obtain specimens by noninvasive techniques, and collect blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture technique
• Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and
  skill level.
• Responds to patient inquires (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff
  based on the nature of the inquiry.
• Transports or accompanies patients as directed.

Indirect Patient Care Tasks

• Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic
  tests/procedures.
• Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing.
• Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information;
  records lab data.
• Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not
  limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care
  supplies; sterilization of equipment.
• Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy.
• Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.

Clerical Tasks

• Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
• Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital
  procedures
• Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions.
• Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate record of cash collections.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Patient Needs Focus: Recognizes needs, physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of age groups and special needs
  of patients
• Participates or assists with initiatives to promote effective process design, development
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. The approved certifying boards include;American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Health career Association (NHA).
• Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years MA experience preferred

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.

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.

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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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.