Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)

Hiring Department: Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040987

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M - F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site  

Posting Close Date: 5/14/2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $21.67 - $23.00

Please note that this position is not remote and is onsite in Peoria, IL.

About UICOMP

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 244 medical students and nearly 300 physician residents annually. It is one of four campuses that make up the nation’s largest public medical school. The Peoria campus is known among students for its small class sizes, rigorous curriculum and hands-on clerkships; to residents and fellows for the strong academic setting, large referral base and exceptional facilities; and by physicians seeking the ideal combination of teaching and practicing medicine in a research-based university setting.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) is responsible for assisting in the daily activities of the clinic operation, performing a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an outpatient clinical setting. Primary responsibilities include taking vital signs, putting patients in rooms, reviewing Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure completeness of medical record and assisting the provider or nurse with treatments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs direct patient care tasks such as the
following: Works under the direction of physician, APN and nursing staff.

Registers
patients on arrival, making sure the registration information is correct within
the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Guides patients to exam rooms and
prepares the patient and room for the provider.

Obtains and documents patient’s
vital signs in the EHR. Analyzes and organizes the patient’s medical record within
the EHR prior to the provider completing the patient exam.

Takes medical
health history by interviewing patient and/or family.

Assures the EHR is
complete and includes any recent labs, tests, or procedures that were
completed at outside agencies. Obtains missing documentation and documents completely
and accurately.

Completes in-office labs, tests and injections as directed by
the provider.

Takes telephone
messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy
calls.

Teaches the patient in specific healthcare topics.

Performs in-direct patient
care tasks such as the following: Receives and processes messages from patients and front
office staff to providers.

Authorizes
prescription refills as directed by providers.

Submits prescriptions to
pharmacies via telephone, fax or e-scribe.

Collects and prepares laboratory
specimens.

Cleans the examining rooms and medical equipment.

Orders new
supplies and equipment for the clinic; stocks exam rooms.

Manages specialty referrals
and assists with prior authorizations. Enters
and updates patient vaccine records in the I-CARE registry.

Schedules
surgeries and diagnostic procedures.

 Performs clerical duties such as the following: Keeps patient
files, medical records, and laboratory results.

Enters data from monitoring
systems such as medication refrigerators and other quality or safety data.

Assists with Quality
Improvement (QI) projects.

Assists with the handling and routing of office
mail.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects
as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution

• Pediatrics Experience Preferred

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online
application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.