Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Pool, Full Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic healthcare system as a Medical Assistant in the Ambulatory Float Pool. This full-time role involves providing high-quality care across various outpatient clinics, supporting specialties like Cardiology and Oncology. Responsibilities include direct patient care, administrative tasks, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and experience in a community health setting.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Phlebotomy experience needed.
• Experience in a community health setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and administrative tasks.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy services and specimen collection.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

Excel

Word

OASIS

EPIC

Job description

Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Pool, Full Time, Days

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Pool, Full Time, Days role at UChicago Medicine.

This range is provided by UChicago Medicine. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $31.00/hr

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant with our Ambulatory Float Pool in Hyde Park. You will partner with the clinical team to provide high-quality care across various outpatient clinics supporting specialties like Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Primary Care, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics.

The Medical Assistant works under supervision of RNs, APNs, or Physicians, assisting with clinical and administrative tasks such as administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Essential Job Functions

• Practice the Pride Values and Patient-Centered Care Principles of UChicago Medicine.
• Perform duties involving direct patient care as assigned, within scope and policies.
• Implement and document patient and family education as delegated.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform tests like pregnancy tests, urinalysis, hemocults, etc.
• Document all aspects of patient care per hospital policies.
• Perform phlebotomy services and assist with specimen collection, labeling, and logging.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in a community health setting.
• Completion of a recognized certified/registered medical assistant program (CMA credential).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of PC applications, Excel, Word, OASIS, and EPIC.
• Experience with computerized appointment scheduling.
• Ability to handle stress in fast-paced environments.
• Discretion and tact in public interactions.
• Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Unit/Department: Ambulatory Float Pool
• CBA Code: Non-Union

This role generally involves 40 hours/week, scheduled Monday to Friday, primarily on the Hyde Park campus with some offsite locations.

Why Join Us

UChicago Medicine has been a leader in medicine since 1899, committed to compassionate, high-quality healthcare. We seek passionate, talented employees to join our mission of innovation, community service, and advancing medical knowledge.

Discover more at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

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

Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination requirements, with exemptions considered for medical or religious reasons. Pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are required.

Compensation & Benefits

The provided pay range reflects market data and organizational considerations. Actual offers depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits details are available at: Benefits - UChicago Medicine.