Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Registry

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant, Registry for the Primary Care Clinic in Orland Park. This 100% onsite role supports the care team, performing vaccines, EKGs, vital signs, and phlebotomy under RN/physician supervision. Strong emphasis on accurate charting and patient education.

The ideal candidate has a CMA credential and completed program, CPR certification, and community health experience, with proficiency in EPIC and Office software. Onsite in Chicagoland.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience in a community health setting preferred.
• Completion of CMA-recognized program by AHA or Red Cross required.
• Graduate of CMA-certified Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN/physician supervision.
• Administer vaccines and perform EKGs.
• Record vital signs and maintain patient records.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Document patient care per hospital policies.
• Assist with patient education as directed by RN/physician.

Skills

Verbal communication

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Stress management

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CMA credential

Certified/registered Medical Assistant program

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

OASIS

EPIC

Job description

Job Description

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

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
• 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: Registry - 0.1 FTE
• Shift: Days
• Work Location: Onsite - Orland Park
• Unit/Department: Primary Care
• CBA Code: Non-Union