Medical Assistant - Peds Hemophilia Treatment

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant plays a critical role at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois within the Hemophilia Treatment Center office. This full‐time position (FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) supports physicians, mid-level practitioners, and registered nurses in an ambulatory care setting. The role is responsible for maintaining patient flow, preparing exam and treatment rooms, and performing clinical tasks such as vital signs, point‐of-care testing, immunizations, and other procedures as directed by a physician. The work schedule is 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Shift 1).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
• Performs patient intake including vital signs, height and weight, and reviews reason for visit, interim history, allergies, and medication lists.
• Prepares patients for exams and supports providers with procedures.
• Ensures patient charts, ancillary reports, and required paperwork are available for each visit.
• Performs basic lab and testing procedures, phlebotomy, and EKGs.
• Administers immunizations, intramuscular or subcutaneous medications, and nebulizer treatments as ordered and after competency is documented.
• Conducts Tuberculin skin testing when ordered by a physician.
• Documents administration of medications and patient care information in the outpatient medical record.
• Cleans, prepares, and stocks exam and treatment rooms as well as workstations.
• Communicates with patients regarding test results, medical instructions, and medication refills under the direction of a physician.
• Assists with scheduling tests, procedures, follow-up appointments, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
• Maintains inventory of medical and linen supplies and ensures equipment quality control.
• Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas and participates in quality improvement projects.
• Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Performs any unit-specific duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA (including principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
• For graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program, certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Current CPR certification required at start date.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with Epic Ambulatory systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Sign on Bonus: $3,000
• Compensation: $19.50 - $29.73 per hour
• Access to exceptional benefits; please visit the Rush benefits page for more details.