Medical Assistant, Transplant Department, Full-Time, Day Shift
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Transplant Department. The role works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or physician, assisting with clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care. Duties may include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The position is 100% onsite at the Hyde Park campus and requires the employee to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position, generally scheduled for approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role is not scheduled for on-call shifts. Employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements before hire. Medical and religious exemptions for flu vaccination will be considered consistent with applicable law.
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.
- Graduation from a certified Medical Assistant program (CMA credential).
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working in transplant and/or similar specialty fields.
- Considerable skill in verbal communication, prioritizing, organizing work, and maintaining an organized, alphabetized filing system.
- General working knowledge of PC, 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 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 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, labeling, and logging in compliance with hospital standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
