MEDICAL ASSISTANT - REGISTRY

Sinai Chicago•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant - Employee Health supports the Employee Health team in promoting and maintaining employees’ health and well-being. The role assists with occupational health services, employee screenings, immunizations, health surveillance programs, and administrative functions while providing customer service to employees and leadership. The Medical Assistant assists clinicians with employee health assessments and screenings; administers and documents vaccinations, TB testing, and other occupational health procedures within scope of practice; and performs vital signs, specimen collection, drug screenings, and hearing or vision testing. The role also maintains confidential employee health records, schedules appointments and follow-ups, tracks immunization records and regulatory requirements, supports new-hire health requirements, and assists with workplace injury follow-up and return-to-work processes. The position collaborates with Human Resources, Infection Prevention, and department leaders on employee health initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within a designated timeframe.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent).
At least one year of experience in a medical office, occupational health, employee health, urgent care, or ambulatory setting.
Experience administering immunizations and conducting health screenings.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Assist Employee Health clinicians with employee health assessments and screenings.
Administer and document vaccinations, TB testing, and other occupational health procedures as permitted by scope of practice.
Perform vital signs, specimen collection, drug screenings, and hearing or vision testing.
Maintain accurate employee health records and comply with confidentiality requirements.
Schedule employee health appointments, follow-ups, and annual compliance screenings.
Monitor and track immunization records, regulatory requirements, and employee health clearances.
Support new-hire onboarding health requirements, including health assessments and documentation review.
Assist with workplace injury follow-up and return-to-work processes.
Provide customer service and education regarding employee health programs and requirements.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Infection Prevention, and department leaders regarding employee health initiatives.