Medical Assistant |Oncology Rapid Assessment Clinic | Part-Time | Days
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Oncology Rapid Assessment Clinic (ORAC) at the Hyde Park campus. ORAC provides urgent, same-day or next-day evaluation and treatment for oncology patients experiencing acute symptoms related to their disease or treatment. The Medical Assistant supports safe, efficient, patient-centered care and clinic operations in a fast-paced ambulatory oncology setting, working closely with registered nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. This is a 100% onsite position, and employees must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability. The Medical Assistant performs assigned direct patient care duties within the scope of nursing policies and procedures, documents patient care, and supports patient throughput. The position is part-time at 0.6 FTE, generally about 24 hours per week, with two 12-hour day shifts, generally scheduled from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holidays. The position is not scheduled for on-call shifts.
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.
- 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 a PC, 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 stock, lift, and transport supplies and instruments.
- Experience in oncology, ambulatory care, or an acute care setting.
- Phlebotomy experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- 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 registered nurse or physician.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Perform patient-population-specific tests, such as pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocult tests.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
