Medical Assistant (Primary Care Clinic) - Full-Time, Days
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Primary Care Clinic in Orland Park. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physician, providing clinical and administrative support to help enhance patient care. Duties include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role includes assigned direct patient-care duties within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures, implementing and documenting delegated patient and family education, performing patient-specific tests, phlebotomy, and collecting, labeling, and logging specimens in accordance with hospital standards. The position is generally scheduled for approximately 40 hours per week on rotating weekdays at the Orland Park campus; weekends are not anticipated.
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
- Skill in verbal communication, prioritizing and organizing work, and maintaining 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 direct patient-care duties under the direction of 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-population-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, labeling, and logging in compliance with hospital standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with clinical and administrative tasks such as administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
