Medical Assistant, Neurosciences, Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Orland Park, IL

1d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Neurosciences clinic in Orland Park. The Medical Assistant partners with the clinical team to provide high-quality patient care and performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, or physician. These services may involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures. The position is full-time, onsite, and scheduled for day shift hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Completed 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.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable skill in verbal communication, prioritizing, and organizing work, including the ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system.
• General working knowledge of PCs, Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, OASIS, and EPIC.
• Experience with computerized appointment scheduling.
• 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 assigned direct patient care duties within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures and under the direction of 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 appropriate 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 collecting specimens and label and log specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED