Medical Assistant, ENT - Full-Time, Days

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support its ENT team at the DCAM - Hyde Park clinic. This is a 100% onsite role for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The clinic’s ENT specialists provide innovative treatment for ear, nose, and throat disorders, with a focus on individualized, compassionate patient care. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or physician, the Medical Assistant performs assigned clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care. Duties may include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining patient records, performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role is full-time, scheduled for approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on day shifts of approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position is not scheduled for on-call 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 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 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 patient-population-specific tests, 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.
Label and log specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.