Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed / Certified) - Surgery

Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed / Certified) - Surgery

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department : Surgery

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1037343

Hours per Week : 40

# of Positions : 1

Workplace Type : On-Site

Posting Close Date : Sunday, October 26, 2025

Salary : The rate of pay for this position is $27.42 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago :

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU / VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary :

The Extra Help Medical Assistant (Credentialed / Certified) will perform a variety of clinical and clerical services to support the physician surgeon practice. This position will work under the direct supervision of a Physician Surgeon.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Assists nursing / medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including :

• Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information.
• Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc.
• Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic / treatment areas.
• Assists medical / nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic / therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level.
• Responds to patient inquiries (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry.
• Transports or accompanies patients as directed.
• Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests / procedures.
• Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing.
• Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory / test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data.
• Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment.
• Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate.
• Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.
• Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical / demographic information as required.
• Records lab data.
• Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions.
• Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
• Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
• Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
• Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
• Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
• Answering phone calls, scheduling appointments
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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