Patient-Centered Medical Assistant - Day Shift

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant for our OB/GYN clinic in Woodridge, IL. This full-time role supports patient intake, vitals, testing, and documentation with a focus on excellent patient care.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and active certifications (CMA/CMAC/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA) plus BLS. Local travel to clinics as needed and a Monday–Friday schedule are included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare field and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of internal and external resources.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
• Ability to work in stressful, fast-paced environments and apply stress management techniques.
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within certification scope.
• Sound judgment, diplomacy and professional demeanor.
• Ability to read, write and type legibly in English; good verbal comprehension.
• Experience with computers is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and ensure efficient office flow. Prepare patients and equipment for treatment.
• Document results in the practice’s system; initiate testing.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and safety policies.
• Provide whole-patient care during visits: intake, tests, screenings, meds, care gaps.
• Protect confidentiality of employee and patient information.
• Assist patients, visitors and co-workers as needed.
• Clinical intake: history, vitals, screenings, meds reconciliation.
• Assist with minor procedures and document at service time.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Chronic disease knowledge

Resource navigation

Patient advocacy

Stress management

Independent judgment

Communication (English)

Computers experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant for our OB/GYN clinic in Woodridge, IL. This full-time role supports patient intake, vitals, testing, and documentation with a focus on excellent patient care.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and active certifications (CMA/CMAC/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA) plus BLS. Local travel to clinics as needed and a Monday–Friday schedule are included.