Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Off-Site Ambulatory Services

UI Health; 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

Tuition waivers

Job summary

UI Health is hiring a Credentialed/Certified Medical Assistant for Off-Site Ambulatory Services in Chicago, IL. This on-site, full-time role supports physicians in outpatient settings, handles a mix of clinical and clerical tasks, and requires bilingual English/Spanish communication.

The position offers a 40-hour work week with day shifts. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Experience supporting outpatient clinical teams and patient flow is a plus.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records in the EHR system and ensure completeness.
• Obtain vital signs, health history, and documentation during intake.
• Assist with basic clinical procedures including injections, EKG, spirometry, and CLIA-waived tests.
• Collect specimens by venipuncture and noninvasive methods; prepare specimens for lab testing.
• Provide clerical support: check-in/out, chart requisitions, and patient billing support.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA)

Job description

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Off-Site Ambulatory Services

Chicago, IL, United States

1041780

Posted on: 11/3/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/10/2026

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Off-Site Ambulatory Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA,55th & Pulaski

Requisition ID: 1041780

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.26 - 39.08 / Hourly Wage

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:

• 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.

Direct Patient Care Tasks

• 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, i.e. conducts patient screenings during intake process.
• Administration of basic tests as by a healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, and 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.
• Documents patient medications for medication reconciliation by history.
• Administers approved injections per appropriate protocol

Indirect Patient Care Tasks

• Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic test/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.
• Participates or assists with initiatives to promote effective process design, development and implementation of EHR and other technologies; participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees.
• 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/validAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in both English and Spanish.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.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.