Medical Assistant

Company: Union Health Service
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 11, 2025

Job Description:

UNION HEALTH SERVICE, INC.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

*NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY- MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE*

*Position: CMA *

*Positions also available for our other locations: Evanston, 1325 Howard St. Evanston Il. 60202 and Northwest Clinic, 4701 North Cumberland Ave, Norridge, Il. 60706*

*Department: Medical Assistant*

*Status: Full-time*

*Who we are:*

Union Health Service is proud to be an employer that has a diverse workforce - boasting multi-language skills across the organization, merging different cultures and heritage - a proven strategy that comes with a long history of people who have stayed in the company for many years. We have an average length of service of over 12 years. Why do employees stay longer at UHS? Aside from our above industry standard benefits if there is a job opening, to apply to other departments. Eighty percent of our employees are union members, belonging to four unions - SEIU for ancillary staff, Loc. 399 for our maintenance engineers, INA for our nursing staff, and MSO for our physician staff - working together to serve union members.

*Job Description:*

The certified medical assistant (CMA) position provides quality nursing care to patients; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.

The CMA reports directly to her supervising nurse and nursing supervisor.

*Responsibilities:*
* Assists the nursing supervisor and all members of the nursing department in carrying out their responsibilities as they apply to the nursing department.
* Provides care for patients under the direction of nursing staff by following UHS procedures.
* Takes and records TPRs, weights, finger stick blood glucose and blood pressure as directed.
* Complies with policies and procedures of UHS, OSHA and HIPAA standards.
* Rotates among various clinical services and if needed satellites and urgent care hours.
* Responsible for initial intake of scheduled and unscheduled patients, including documenting reason for visit.
* Notifies a nurse regarding any patient with complaint of chest pain, abdominal pain, bleeding or shortness of breath.
* Assists with patient check-out including faxing refills and prescriptions, making appointments and generating letters as needed.
* Performs EKG's on scheduled and emergency patients
* Maintains supply inventory in exam rooms.

*What we need from you:*
* High School graduate or higher
* CMA certification
* Experience in an ambulatory medical facility is helpful but not necessary.
* Strong customer service orientation
* Bi-lingual preferred

Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

*What you will receive:*
* Competitive Salary
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
* Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Accident Insurance
* Retirement Savings Plan - plan for your future and life after UHS with our tax deferred 403b plan
* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - we make sure employees have the time they need to recharge and be the best versions of themselves!
* Tuition Reimbursement - looking to continue your education toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Pension Plan
* 403B Voluntary Retirement Contribution (equivalent to for-profit 401K plan)
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Continuing Education Reimbursement
* Paid Time-Off
* Holiday Pay
* Bereavement Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed



License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)
* Certified Medical Assistant Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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