Medical Assistant, Transplant Department, Full-Time, Day Shift

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will work in the Transplant Department at UChicago Medicine under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or physician. The role supports clinical care and administrative work, including administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team to enhance patient care. The position is 100% onsite at the Hyde Park campus, and the candidate must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. It is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, generally from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for approximately 40 hours per week. 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

• At least 1 year of experience working in transplant and/or similar specialty fields.
• Considerable 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.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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