Medical Assistant - Rush University Medical Center - Chicago

Job Description

Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

Rush University Medical Center

Rush University Medical Center is a leading academic medical center and acute care facility. Our partners are committed to giving back to the neighborhood with jobs, economic support, and volunteering efforts. Join a team dedicated to service, growth, and giving back.

Job Highlights

• Coordinate patient flow and intake, including vitals, health history, and chart preparation to ensure readiness for exams and procedures
• Assist with clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, medication administration, nebulizer treatments, and skin testing, following verified competencies
• Support providers during exams, document care accurately in Epic, and communicate medical instructions and test results to patients
• Maintain clinical areas and equipment, ensuring proper cleaning, stocking, sterilization, and quality control, while managing inventory and supplies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and provides cross-coverage and support across clinical areas as needed

Candidate Profile

Additional Information

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Paid Training / Personal Development;Retirement / 401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision