Medical Assistant, OBGYN - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

1d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant for its OBGYN team at the South Loop clinic. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or physician, providing clinical and administrative support to enhance patient care. Duties may include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The South Loop clinic provides comprehensive adult and pediatric primary and specialty care. The role is generally scheduled for approximately 40 hours per week on the day shift, in 10-hour shifts from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is not scheduled for on-call shifts.

Requirements

Completed high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited body.
Current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
Phlebotomy experience.
Experience working in a community health setting.
Completion of a certified or registered medical assistant program recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Graduate of a certified Medical Assistant program (CMA credential).

Nice To Haves

Considerable skill in verbal communication, prioritizing, and organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system.
General working knowledge of PCs, Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, OASIS, and EPIC.
Computerized appointment scheduling experience.
Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment.
Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact, and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers, and physicians.
Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies and instruments.

Responsibilities

Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
Perform assigned duties involving direct patient care within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures, as directed by a registered nurse or physician.
Implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Perform tests specific to the patient population, including pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults.
Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy services.
Assist with specimen collection, labeling, and logging in compliance with hospital standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.