Medical Assistant

UChicago Medicine; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine's OB/GYN clinic in Orland Park is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a world-class academic health system. You will support the clinical team with direct patient care and diagnostic procedures, under the supervision of nurses and physicians.

The role emphasizes accurate vitals, sample collection, phlebotomy, and patient education while adhering to Pride Values and patient-centered care. Onsite daytime shifts with a stable, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program recognized by AHA/ARC.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care under supervision of RN or physician.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform tests such as pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemoccults.
• Document all aspects of patient care per policies.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with specimen collection and labeling.
• Support the clinical team in a fast-paced OB/GYN setting.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Community health experience

Patient care

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Certified/registered Medical Assistant program (AHA/ARC)

Tools

EPIC

Excel

Word

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant with our OBGYN clinic at our Orland Park location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.

In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.

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

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 - Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Work Location: Onsite - Orland Park
• Unit/Department: OBGYN Clinic
• CBA Code: Non-Union