Medical Assistant Infectious Disease, Ambulatory Care

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to support Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Nurses in an ambulatory care setting. You will help manage patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and perform basic tasks such as vital signs and specimen collection.

The position requires a High school diploma/GED, CMA certification within hire, CPR at start date, and Epic Ambulatory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification required upon hire (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NAHP/AAH/NHA).
• Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship grads must obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Current CPR certification required upon start date.
• Computer skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
• Performs patient intake: vital signs, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists.
• Prepares patient for exam and supports provider with procedures.
• Reviews appointment schedules and ensures patient charts are available.
• Performs basic lab testing and phlebotomy.
• Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
• Maintains exam rooms, inventories, and cleans work areas.
• Documents patient care information in the medical record.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to support Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Nurses in an ambulatory care setting. You will help manage patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and perform basic tasks such as vital signs and specimen collection.

The position requires a High school diploma/GED, CMA certification within hire, CPR at start date, and Epic Ambulatory experience preferred.