Medical Assistant, Pulmonary Medicine, Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Hyde Park clinic seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks onsite. You will work under RN/physician supervision, administer vaccines, perform EKGs, and document vital signs while maintaining accurate patient records.

The role requires a CMA credential, CPR certification, and phlebotomy experience, with prior community health exposure preferred. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in the greater Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• Graduate of CMA program; CMA credential preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in a community health setting is preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Medical Assistant program (AHA/Red Cross) is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines and perform routine clinical tasks as directed by RN/physician.
• Record vital signs and document patient information accurately.
• Perform EKGs and basic patient assessments.
• Conduct phlebotomy and collect specimens per hospital standards.
• Maintain patient records and assist with patient education under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma

CMA credential

CPR certification

Tools

EPIC

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant at our Hyde 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: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union