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Job Title: Medical Assistant - 1st Shift, Full Time - Multiple Openings
Department: Ambulatory Care
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Ambulatory
Job Number: 2023-3037
Date Posted: 08/18/2023
Position Type: Clinical Support Staff
Job Qualifications:
Medical Assistant
Room for GROWTH and CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Are you a Medical Assistant interested in pursuing a career with Ob Gyn, Dermatology, Plastic or General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or any other specialized or Multispecialty clinics? Are you looking to strengthen your resume by diversifying your exposure to different clinical disciplines? Are you ready to take your career to the next level by stepping into a Lead Medical Assistant role?
All new MA hires include a $2,000 sign-on bonus!!!
Rush University Medical Group continues to see openings for Medical Assistants across our vast healthcare system in both our Downtown Chicago location as well as our Suburban satellite clinics and sister hospitals, Rush - Oak Park and Rush Copley.
Position Qualifications Include:
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant Certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NAHP or NCCT required
Current CPR/BLS Certification (Red Cross or American Heart Association only)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred
Minimum of GED or high school diploma
Bilingual is a plus
Position Responsibilities:
The Certified Medical Assistant may aid in preparing for as well as during surgical procedures, facilitating acute wound care, assisting in different imaging, diagnostics, and scoping procedures in addition to other duties as assigned.
The Certified Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting
The Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician
Will function in dual administrative front desk role as a backup when necessary
Company Highlights:
$2,000 sign-on bonus!!!
Proven track record of promoting internal employees into Lead roles.
U.S. News & World Report: Rush ranked among top 20 hospitals in the nation
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush's 14-story hospital Tower is the cornerstone of the Rush Transformation, and is the symbol of a philosophy-an evolution in the delivery of patient-centered care.
Rush University Medical Center is a four time Magnet facility, the highest recognition given for nursing excellence. Rush was also the first hospital in Illinois serving adults and children to receive Magnet status.
Rush is a not-for-profit health care, education and research enterprise comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Health.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics
Salary : $2,000