Medical Assistant, Care Transition - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

7d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Care Transition unit at its Mitchell–Hyde Park clinic. The role is 100% onsite, based at the Mitchell Clinic in the greater Chicagoland area, and works under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the program support team. The employee coordinates population-health care needs for patients and potential patients in the community across the care continuum, serves as a clinical liaison across medical services, departments, and locations, assesses a range of patient needs, and helps manage care gaps and integrate care across departments. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or physician, the Medical Assistant supports clinical and administrative work, including patient care, education, vital-sign collection, testing, documentation, phlebotomy, and specimen handling. The position is full-time, generally about 40 hours per week, on the day shift in 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. On-call shifts are not scheduled.

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 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

Coordinate population-health care needs for patients and potential patients in the community across the care continuum.
Act as a clinical liaison across medical services, clinical departments, and locations.
Assess clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs.
Evaluate and manage patient care gaps and assist with integrating care across departments to address them.
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.
Implement and document patient and family education as delegated by an RN or physician.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Perform patient-population-specific tests, including pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults.
Document 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.