Medical Assistant; Credentialed​/Certified - Surgery

Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Surgery

Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) will perform a variety of clinical and clerical services to support the physician surgeon practice. This position will work under the direct supervision of a Physician Surgeon.

This position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department
:
Surgery

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1038404

# of Positions
: 1

Workplace Type
:
On‑Site

Posting Close Date
:
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Salary
: $27.42 per hour

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.

• Assists nursing/medical staff with preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and presenting health complaint, including obtaining vital signs and other health information.
• Performs basic tests as directed by the healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, and CLIA‑approved tests.
• Informs the patient of test preparations and directs them to diagnostic/treatment areas.
• Assists medical/nursing staff with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level.
• Responds to patient inquiries (in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Transports or accompanies patients as directed.
• Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens and performs and documents point‑of‑care specimen testing.
• Performs necessary follow‑up to obtain laboratory/test results and records data.
• Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection‑control requirements, including ordering, stocking, and monitoring supplies.
• Performs and documents quality‑control tests on equipment as appropriate.
• Obtains pre‑authorizations and referrals.
• Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
• Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions.
• Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
• Reviews patient charts and ensures ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
• Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
• Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow‑up appointments.
• Provides cross‑coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board (AAMA, AMT, NCCTI, or NHA).
• Current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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…