Medical Assistant (Cottage Grove Multispecialty) - Full Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Endocrinology Team. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position based in the greater Chicagoland area, with the work location listed as Hyde Park and the unit/department listed as Cottage Grove Multispecialty. The Medical Assistant 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 include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent completed through an accredited body.
Current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
Phlebotomy experience.
Experience working in a community health setting.
Completion of a certified/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 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.
Assist with clinical and administrative tasks, including administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team.