Medical Assistant (Credentialed / Certified) - UI Health, Craniofacial Center

Maxillofacial Certified Medical Assistant

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.

Under the direction of the Physician / Clinician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting. Duties include :

• Maintaining medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Assisting nursing / medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition
• Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information
• Administration of basic tests
• Transporting or accompanying patients
• Documenting patient medications for medication reconciliation by history
• Administering approved injections
• Assisting in collection and processing of patient specimens
• Maintaining patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements
• Performing and documenting quality control tests on equipment
• Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
• Obtaining pre-authorizations and referrals
• Maintaining patient files and medical records
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Checking patients in and out, requisitioning charts / studies, registering patients and activating accounts
• Assisting other staff with office reception and business support functions
• Collecting cash payments from patients
• Participating in initiatives to promote effective process design, development and implementation of EHR and other technologies
• Patient Needs Focus : Recognizing needs, physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of age groups and special needs of patients
• Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Required :

Preferred Qualifications :

To Apply : For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.