Medical Assistant, Pulmonary Medicine, Full-Time, Days
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Pulmonary Medicine clinic in Hyde Park. This is a 100% onsite position, and the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or Physician, supporting clinical and administrative work to enhance patient care. Duties include administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, and maintaining accurate patient records. The Medical Assistant is expected to know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles, and to perform assigned duties involving direct patient care within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures. The role also includes implementing and documenting delegated patient and family education; conducting patient-population-specific tests; performing phlebotomy; and collecting, labeling, and logging specimens in accordance with hospital standards. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position on the day shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work location is onsite in Hyde Park. The position is non-union.
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 duties involving direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and within the scope of Nursing policies and procedures.
- Implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Perform tests specific to the patient population, 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.
- Assist with clinical and administrative tasks, including administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
