Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Department Information Supervisor, the Certified Medical Assistant will perform various clinical and clerical tasks needed at the Department of Medicine Call Center and affiliated clinical locations.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Float to provide coverage in Department of Medicine offsite clinics. Register, check all patients in and out for the Clinic.  Assure appropriate set up needed for each patient and each exam room. Clean and sterilize any equipment as needed. Perform phlebotomy and lab preparation.  Assure medical record is available for physician prior to patient appointment and testing procedure.
• DOM Call Center task to schedule, register, check in patients related to the IDOC program and any other Medicine programs as assigned.  
• Take patient vitals, i.e., blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, etc. as needed.  Answer any questions patient may have.  Inform physician of abnormal results as needed
• Responsible for greeting all patients; confirm appointment, authorizations and insurance information.
• Assist Nurse with responding to patient inquiries.  Assure that all information is accurate.  Refer to Director or Nurse as needed.
• Coordinate with other clinics as needed.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. High school graduation or equivalent. 
2. 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 HealthCare Association (NHA).
3. Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• -Knowledge of phlebotomy and lab handling.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam. The exam for this position is a credentials assessment. You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any civil service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e., resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Netiva James at njames@uic.edu.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above-mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Friday, May 20, 2022.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.