Medical Assistant, Digestive Disease, General Surgery - Full-Time, Days
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Digestive Disease - General Surgery team at the DCAM - Hyde Park clinic. The role is fully onsite and requires the employee to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The team provides care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders, esophageal, pancreatic and bile duct diseases, and gastrointestinal cancers. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physician, the Medical Assistant supports clinical and administrative care. Duties include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The position is full-time, day shift, generally 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts scheduled approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role is onsite at the DCAM - Hyde Park clinic and does not include 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, organizing work, and 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 direct patient care duties 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, labeling, and logging in compliance with hospital standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefit options are available for eligible roles; the posting refers applicants to UChicago Medicine’s benefits overview but does not specify individual benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
