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Medical Assistant - Registry

Sinai Chicago logoSinai Chicago$21.50/hrChicago, ILCall/Registry/Per Diem, Days shiftPosted 1w ago
  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS

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This posting states $21.50 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $24.05 an hour, the middle half $22.21–$26.25, across 264 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.16 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant - Employee Health supports the Employee Health team in promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of employees. This role assists with occupational health services, employee screenings, immunizations, health surveillance programs, and administrative functions while providing excellent customer service to employees and leadership.

Key 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 ensure compliance 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 onboarding health requirements for new hires, including health assessments and documentation review.
  • Assist with workplace injury follow-up and return-to-work processes.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and education regarding employee health programs and requirements.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources, Infection Prevention, and department leaders regarding employee health initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or obtained within a designated timeframe.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical office, occupational health, employee health, urgent care, or ambulatory setting preferred.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience administering immunizations and conducting health screenings.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Competencies

  • 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.

From Sinai Chicago's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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