Medical Assistant

CCRM Fertility•Chicago, IL

1d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides essential administrative and clinical support to healthcare providers and patients, often serving as a first point of contact and helping create a positive, reassuring patient experience. The role contributes directly to patient care by measuring vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with minor medical procedures, supporting efficient and patient-centered fertility care. The Medical Assistant manages patients’ daily administrative and clinical needs to support the operation of Care Centers, Surgery Centers, and Laboratories. The role coordinates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and reports directly to the Practice Administrator. The position operates in a professional office, clinical, and/or laboratory setting and involves interaction with others while maintaining compliance with medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies to support patient and staff safety. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Offers are conditional on successful completion of the CCRM Fertility onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. The employer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) credential.
BCLS certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
A minimum of 200 successful blood draws, with documentation.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination by taking TPR, weight, and blood pressure, and updating health information, allergies, and current medications.
Document patient vitals, assessment, encounter type, and provider in the EMR.
Communicate changes in patient condition, abnormal vitals, lab results, and abnormal responses during testing or examinations to the physician and/or nurse practitioner.
Prepare minor procedure trays and assist with procedures, including hysteroscopy, endometrial and/or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC/chlamydia testing, and HSG testing.
Prepare examination rooms for appointments and testing.
Educate patients about procedures and answer questions before procedures.
Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioners with patient examinations.
Maintain patient workflow to meet physician and nurse practitioner scheduling requirements.
Order and schedule lab tests as directed, review results, and annotate appropriate disposition.
Order prescriptions and refills for patients before procedures and notify patients when completed.
Disinfect and re-prepare rooms after each examination or appointment.
Maintain and sterilize equipment, identify supply, part, or repair needs, and notify the Practice Administrator.
Order and maintain back-office supplies and reconcile monthly receipts and packing slips for submission to the business office.
Scan signed consents, office appointment forms, laboratory reports, and pathology reports into the EMR.
Monitor the medicine cabinet and refrigerator and order medications as needed.
Perform urine pregnancy tests, document results in the EMR, and communicate results to the physician, nurse practitioner, or radiologic technician before an examination or procedure.
Autoclave used instruments, document instrument size and type on packages, change sterile or cleaning solution, and record this in the soak log.
Clean stationary room equipment and the undersides of examination tables, and provide clean linens and supplies for patient rooms at least weekly or as needed.
Maintain HIPAA and confidentiality requirements for patient and clinic information, including HIV confidentiality.
Understand and assess potential domestic violence and child abuse concerns and report concerns to the Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health benefits effective the first day of the month following the start date
401(k) plan with company match, effective the first of the month following 2 months of service
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability
Flexible spending accounts, including dependent care and commuter benefits
Health Savings Account
CCRM-paid family medical leave, eligible after 1 year
Supplemental options including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage
Professional development, job training, and cross-training opportunities
Bonus potential
Potential for overtime pay at time and a half
Holiday differential pay at time and a half
Weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour