Medical Assistant, Urology - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine's Urology clinic in Chicago, IL seeks a Medical Assistant for a 100% onsite Day shift. You will work under RN/APN/Physician supervision, administering vaccines, performing EKGs, recording vital signs, and maintaining patient records to support high-quality urologic care.

Ideal candidates have CMA credential, CPR, phlebotomy experience, and experience in community health or ambulatory settings. Join a world-class academic health system focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a certified/registered Medical Assistant program recognized by AHA/ARC.
• CMA credential preferred or required per unit policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN/physician supervision.
• Administer vaccines and conduct routine tests (EKG, vital signs).
• Record patient data accurately in EHR systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to improve patient care
• Maintain organized patient records and documentation.

Skills

CPR certification

Phlebotomy experience

Community health setting experience

MA program completion recognized by AH

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant program

CMA credential

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Medical Assistant, Urology - Full-Time, Days

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant with our Urology team at our DCAM - Hyde Park clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Urologists at the University of Chicago Medicine provide treatment for a wide variety of urologic conditions in men and women. We believe in developing and using innovative and comprehensive treatments that safeguard your quality of life by preserving normal urinary and sexual function.

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 asadministering 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.
• 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
• 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
• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days - 8-hour shifts, 8:30 am - 5 pm
• Unit/Department: Urology
• CBA Code: Non-Union

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift, from approximately 8:30 am - 5 pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the South Loop Clinic. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday - Friday.

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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