Job Description
Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)
Hiring Department MERIT Program Pediatrics
Location Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID 1041781
Posting Close Date 7/13/26
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $21.67 to
$24.89. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering
internal equity.
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.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Under the supervision of the Director of
Administrative Operations of the MERIT program, is responsible for providing
medical assistant services to children who may have been abused or neglect and
their families.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide case coordination between MERIT,
patient, patient’s family/caregivers, and collateral contacts to identify and
modify the social issue of child abuse and neglect by serving as advocate for patient and appropriate family members in cases of abuse or neglect, monitoring the
follow-up on assigned cases through documentation of contacts and through the computer tracking database
systems and assisting MERIT medical social worker on tracking grant information
and assessments. - Works
independently, maintaining and overseeing all aspects of MERIT patient
scheduling tasks and assess for opportunities to increase efficiency. Registers and enters patient information into
the electronic medical record and other patient-tracking systems. Assembles new patient files. Performs filing
for patient files of MERIT. - Provides
information to parents, DCFS, law enforcement, state’s attorney offices and
other medical providers. Independently and correctly routes phone calls to
correct staff members. Prepare the child or adolescent patient for the medical
examination by explaining procedures and providing support through the
diagnostic process. Prepare the patient’s caretaker for the medical examination
and provide supportive crisis counseling throughout the intake, evaluation, and
follow-up phase of the case. Arrange additional evaluations and coordinate referrals to
appropriate community agencies and programs. - Greets patients upon arrival, checks appointment information,
makes sure patient records are available to the providers. Takes and records
patent vital signs in appropriate EMR. Makes sure all paperwork needed for
visit has been given to patient/parent and completed. Obtains records from
other providers or hospitals related to patient care, as needed for visit. - Assist medical provider with diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures (i.e. drapes patient for exams and treatments, sets
up treatment tray to be used in an examination). Assist in collecting specimens, confirming with
patient name/DOB then labeling with patient label and initialing label by
staff, orders are placed in the EMR by providers, prior to sending any
specimens to the lab for analysis; also performs follow up work such as
checking on x-rays, blood exams, and urinalysis. Collects and bags soiled linen in the
examining room. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and supplies. Stock rooms with
necessary supplies and forms. - Conduct preliminary intake
information and completion of intake information. Collect and organize all relevant information and documentation from
referral sources such as parents, caretakers, physicians, DCFS, law
enforcement, State’s Attorney Office, and other agencies to determine
eligibility for MERIT services. Evaluate status of screening complaint and schedule
patient to be seen by appropriate medical provider, if eligible. Work as assigned on reports, i.e. chart
preparation, audits, labs, referrals, etc. Notify patients/parents of appointments, missed appointments with
notification to MDT members - Keeps accurate case records
according to best practices with exceptional attention to detail. Assist
supervisor in data collection to complete monthly program reports on sponsored
projects. Develop and maintain
evidence-informed understanding of medical assessment and social services to
abused and neglected children through review of journal articles and other
scholarly information sources. - Attend regional and national
conferences in order to expand understanding of child maltreatment. Attend and contribute to staff meetings. Participate in department meetings, program
meetings, and interagency meetings as requested by the Medical Director or
Administrative Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual preferred but not required
Medical Assistant Certifications Accepted:
Current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by any one of
the following approved certifying boards: American Association of Medical Assistant
(AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing
(NCCTI) and/or National HealthCare Association (NHA).
Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR
Certification.
Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcript at the time of application, please email a copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date.
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.
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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
