Medical Assistant (Heart and Vascular Clinic) - Full Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Orland Park, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support its Heart and Vascular Team at the Orland Park clinic. 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 and assists with clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care. Duties may include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The Medical Assistant performs assigned direct patient care within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures, implements and documents patient and family education as delegated, conducts patient-population-specific tests, provides phlebotomy services, and collects and processes specimens. The role follows hospital policies and procedures for documenting care and handling specimens. The position generally involves approximately 40 hours per week, with rotating days of the week and no 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

Skill in verbal communication, prioritizing, and organizing work, including 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 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 tests specific to the patient population, 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, including administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team.