MEDICAL ASSISTANT - REGISTRY in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.