Medical Assistant (Endocrinology Clinic) - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works with the Endocrinology Team at UChicago Medicine’s Hyde Park clinic. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or physician, the Medical Assistant assists with clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care. Tasks may include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role involves carrying out assigned direct patient care duties within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures, implementing and documenting delegated patient and family education, performing tests and phlebotomy, and collecting and documenting specimens. The position is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with a day shift of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Work is scheduled at the Hyde Park campus on rotating days of the week, without anticipated weekend shifts.

Requirements

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, determining priorities, 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.
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, as directed by a registered nurse or physician and within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures.
Implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Perform patient-specific tests, such as pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults.
Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy services.
Assist with specimen collection, and label and log specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with clinical and administrative tasks, which may include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team.