Cardiology Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Phlebotomy

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine’s Multispecialty clinic in Orland Park is seeking a Medical Assistant who will partner with the clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care. You will support direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, APN or physician, and perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, phlebotomy experience, and completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program (AHA/Red Cross).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body.
• Current CPR certification.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience working in a community health setting.
• Completion of a certified/registered Medical Assistant program recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CPR

Community health experience

Direct patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant program recognized by AHA/Red Cross

Tools

EPIC

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

UChicago Medicine’s Multispecialty clinic in Orland Park is seeking a Medical Assistant who will partner with the clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care. You will support direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, APN or physician, and perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, phlebotomy experience, and completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program (AHA/Red Cross).