Medical Assistant - McKinley Health Center (Flex)
University of Illinois

Medical Assistant (Flex)

McKinley Health Center

Current and prospective employees at the McKinley Health Center are required to provide proof of immunizations, including proof of MMR immunity, according to the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. To review the full policy, please visit https://public.powerdms.com/UIUC/documents/1455696/Employee Immunization. Additionally, employees are encouraged to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 and have a seasonal flu shot if they are able to do so.

Job Summary
Assists both physicians and nurses in the day-to-day operation of the clinics; performs simple procedures related to the care of patients and clerical duties as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration BP, HT & WT, if indicated) on incoming patients or as directed.
• Deliver charts each day to providers' rooms and remove patients' charts after clinicians have completed charting or dictating.
• Escort or place patients in providers' rooms and have them ready for examination.
• Assist patients as needed.
• Assist providers and nurses as needed.
• Assist the providers with examinations, treatments and procedures under the supervision of a nurse (RN or LPN).
• Transport patients to other departments.
• Supply, instrument and equipment maintenance.
• Care of examination rooms.
• Clerical duties.

Additional Physical Demands
Position involves remaining in motion for several hours at a time and may involve moving items weighing upwards of 20 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one of the following:
  • Current/valid State of Illinois Medical Assistant certification.
  OR
  • One (1) year (12 months) of work experience and/or training which provided knowledge of clinical procedures and training in vital signs and patient prep for exams, sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment, and assisting with examinations and minor surgical procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to obtain CPR certification
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Knowledge and skill of aseptic and sterilization techniques
• Knowledge of infection control measures
• Possesses interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with patients
• Ability to work efficiently
• Ability to make decisions based on urgency of the situation and in accordance with work procedures and clinic policies

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4547 - Medical Assistant position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 2/10/2025. Hourly rate for this position is $20.21/hour; work schedule is 9:00am - 5:30pm with occasional Saturdays.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, January 6, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at keric@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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 .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1028594
Job Category: Administrative Support
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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