Rush Oak Park Hospital
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Oak Park, IL
📍 Location: Rush Oak Park Hospital – Family Medicine
📌 Address: Oak Park, Illinois, 60304
💼 Job Type: Full-Time (FTE 0.9-1.0)
⏰ Shift: Day – 8-Hour Shifts (8:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
💰 Pay Range: $19.50 – $29.73 per hour
🔢 Job ID: 15754
🎁 Sign-on Bonus: $3,000
Rush Oak Park Hospital is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our Family Medicine Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an ambulatory care setting, supporting physicians, mid-level practitioners, and registered nurses with patient care.
✅ Join a leading healthcare team and make a difference in patient lives!
🌟 Job Overview
As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will play a key role in ensuring efficient patient flow, assisting with vital signs, medical procedures, and point-of-care testing, and providing direct patient support under the supervision of healthcare professionals.
🩺 Key Duties Include:
- Assisting with patient intake, vital signs, and medical history documentation.
- Preparing patients and exam rooms for physician visits and procedures.
- Administering immunizations, intramuscular injections, and small volume nebulizer treatments.
- Performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and other lab tests.
- Calling patients with test results and medical instructions as directed by the provider.
- Ensuring efficient patient scheduling, follow-ups, and medication refills.
- Maintaining clinic cleanliness, equipment sterilization, and medical supply inventory.
This position is ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for patient care.
🔎 Required Qualifications
✅ Education & Certification:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA (Required upon hire).
- Graduates of Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program must obtain certification within six months.
- CPR certification required at the start date.
✅ Skills & Experience:
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service & patient care abilities.
- Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer proficiency (Epic Ambulatory experience preferred).
✅ Preferred:
- 1+ year of clinical experience.
- Phlebotomy experience.
💼 Key Responsibilities
📋 Patient Care & Support:
- Perform vital signs, height/weight checks, and patient intake procedures.
- Assist physicians with exams, treatments, and minor procedures.
- Administer vaccinations, medications, and nebulizer treatments per protocol.
- Conduct phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care lab tests.
🏥 Clinic & Workflow Management:
- Ensure efficient patient flow and maintain well-stocked exam rooms.
- Assist with appointment scheduling, referrals, and follow-up tests.
- Call patients regarding test results & medication refills under provider guidance.
- Maintain quality control, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
✅ This is a patient-facing role requiring strong communication, professionalism, and teamwork.
🔥 Compensation & Benefits
💰 Competitive Hourly Pay ($19.50 – $29.73 per hour)
🎁 $3,000 Sign-on Bonus
⚖️ Work-Life Balance – Full-Time, Day Shift
🩺 Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Benefits
💼 Retirement Savings Plan (403b & 457b Options)
📚 Paid Time Off (PTO) + Additional CME Days
🎓 Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Growth Opportunities
🛡️ Comprehensive Malpractice & Liability Coverage
✅ Rush Oak Park Hospital is committed to employee growth and career development!
📝 CV Tips for This Role
📌 Highlight Your CMA Certification – Clearly state your certification provider (AAMA, AMT, etc.).
📋 Emphasize Hands-On Experience – Mention vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, and medical assisting skills.
🩺 Technical Proficiency – Showcase EHR (Epic) skills, scheduling software experience, and documentation accuracy.
📍 Location Readiness – Indicate your availability for Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL.
🛡️ Patient Care & Safety – Demonstrate your knowledge of infection control, compliance, and patient-centered care.
✅ Your CV should reflect your ability to provide top-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.
📢 Apply Today!
Join Rush Oak Park Hospital’s Family Medicine Team and be part of a dynamic and patient-centered healthcare organization in Oak Park, IL (60304)!
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