Certified Medical Assistant Orthopedics Clinic

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. This is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ, while being valued for your unique experiences.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance (from day one)
• Paid Time Off from day one
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities
• Whole person well-being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits

Schedule

• Full time, day shift
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary based on location or clinic need)
• Travel as needed to clinics in Chicago and Woodridge

Responsibilities

• Travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations
• Stay up to date and familiar with all policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards
• Maintain education requirements for the position and demonstrate competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests
• Ensure efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, initiating testing, and documenting results in the practice’s designated system
• Maintain OSHA regulatory enforcement and other office compliance, following safety processes and policies
• Provide whole care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps
• Maintain confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information
• Support staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary
• Perform clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation
• Assist with minor procedures associated with specialty and ensure accurate documentation at the time of service or results
• Educate patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions
• Monitor and manage inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (Required)
• 1+ year of related work experience (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
• One of the following certifications (Required):
  • American Association Medical Assistants (CMA)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Skills

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology (Required)
• Knowledge of chronic disease management (Required)
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources (Required)
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems (Required)
• Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques (Required)
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification (Required)
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate by reading, writing, typing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively (Required)
• Experience with computers (Required)

Pay

Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants. Pay range: $17.47 - $29.62 per hour.

Location: 396 Remington Blvd, Suite 130, Bolingbrook, IL 60440