Medical Assistant Ambulatory Float Full-Time Days
Medical Assistant Ambulatory Float Full-Time Days
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Job Description
Be a part of a worldclass academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant for our Ambulatory Float team atour Orland Parkclinic. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Up to $1500 Sign On Bonus Available!
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 Centers 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:
- Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA credential)
- 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 fastpaced 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
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Ambulatory Float
- CBA Code: NonUnion
Why Join Us
Weve 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. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
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.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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 fulltime 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.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits UChicago Medicine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
