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Medical Assistant, Primary Care - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine

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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$24 - $28 / HOURPosted 13 days ago

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$24 - $28 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support under the supervision of nursing or physician staff in a primary care setting. Key duties include recording vital signs, performing phlebotomy, administering vaccines, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a CMA credential, and a current CPR certification. Required experience includes phlebotomy and working within a community health setting.

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Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant with our Primary Care team at our South Loop clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Our South Loop location offers care in a vibrant neighborhood near downtown Chicago. Our patients have access to comprehensive adult and pediatric primary care and specialty care, all in one location. Our world-class team provide medical exams, immunizations, treatment for injuries and chronic illness management.

The Medical Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or Physician, assisting with a range of clinical and administrative tasks such as administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team to enhance patient care.

Essential Job Functions

  • Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
  • Perform any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the Nursing policies and procedures.
  • Appropriately implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
  • Obtain and record vital signs.
  • Perform tests, i.e. pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults, etc., specific to the patient population.
  • Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Perform phlebotomy services.
  • Assist with collection of specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body
  • A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
  • Must have phlebotomy experience
  • Experience working in a community health setting
  • Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

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UChicago Medicine

For nearly a century we have pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size2-10 employees
HQHarvey, IL
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  • Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA credential)
  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system
    • General working knowledge of PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for windows, OASIS and EPIC
    • Computerized appointment scheduling experience
    • Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
    • Considerable 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

    Position Details

    • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
    • Shift: Days – 10-hour shifts, 7:30 am - 6 pm
    • Work Location: Onsite - South Loop
    • Unit/Department: Primary Care
    • CBA Code: Non-Union

    In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift, from approximately 7:30 am - 6 pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the South Loop Clinic. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday - Friday.

    • We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899.
    • We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual.
    • To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.
    • We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.
    • If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you.
    • Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.
    • Join us.
    • Bring your passion.

    UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers]

    UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

    As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

    Compensation & Benefits Overview

    UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

    The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

    Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].

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