Medical Assistant, Heart & Vascular Clinic - Full-Time, Days

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant in our Heart & Vascular Clinic at the Hyde Park campus. UChicago Medicine’s team includes some of the nation’s best minds in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery. We offer treatments not available at other hospitals, providing hope for patients with the most complex conditions. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN), or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body
• A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
• Must have phlebotomy experience
• Experience working in a community health setting
• Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

• Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities, and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system
• General working knowledge of a PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, OASIS, and EPIC
• Computerized appointment scheduling experience
• Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
• Considerable 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 any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the Nursing policies and procedures.
• Appropriately implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform tests, i.e., pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocult, etc., specific to the patient population.
• Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy services.
• Assist with the collection of specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees