Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support (Chicago)

Skills for Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Employee Assistance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Medical

Paid Training/Personal Development

Retirement/401K

Short Term Disability

Sick

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Vision

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. Coordinate patient flow, take vitals and history, and support exams.

Assist with phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, and meds; document in Epic Ambulatory and communicate results to patients; maintain clean, stocked spaces.

Requirements: MA certificate (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NAHP/NHA), CPR/BLS, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and strong communication skills; team-oriented and multitasking capable.

Qualifications

• Current medical assistant certificate from one of the listed organizations (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, or NHA)
• Current CPR/BLS certifications through American Red Cross or AHA are required
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred
• Phlebotomy skills and Epic Ambulatory experience preferred
• Strong communication, customer service, computer, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and intake, including vitals, health history, and chart preparation.
• Assist with phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and skin testing.
• Support providers during exams; document care accurately in Epic Ambulatory; communicate test results to patients.
• Maintain clinical areas and equipment; ensure cleaning, stocking, sterilization, and quality control; manage inventory.

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. Coordinate patient flow, take vitals and history, and support exams.

Assist with phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, and meds; document in Epic Ambulatory and communicate results to patients; maintain clean, stocked spaces.

Requirements: MA certificate (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NAHP/NHA), CPR/BLS, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and strong communication skills; team-oriented and multitasking capable.