Medical Assistant, Multispecialty Cancer Clinic, Full-Time, Days
Medical Assistant, Multispecialty Cancer Clinic, Full-Time, Days
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Join a world-class academic healthcare systemUChicago Medicine Crown Point located in Crown Point Indiana as a Medical Assistant in our Multispecialty Specialty Cancer Clinic. UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago. UChicago Medicine Crown Point is a new two-story 130000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana for what will be the academic health systems largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana.
TheMedical Assistantis 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:
- Knows and practice UChicago Medicines values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
- Performs 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 implements and documents patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Assists the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures.
- Performs tests i.e. pregnancy tests urinalysis and hemocults etc. specific to patient population.
- Documents all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assists with collection of specimens. Performs labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
- Performs phlebotomy services.
- Administration of a medication as ordered by a physician or APN.
- Transports lifts and assists patients in wheelchairs stretchers and examining tables.
- Utilizes computers to obtain information and schedule appointments.
- Collects washes prepares and monitors instruments and equipment in compliance with hospital standards.
- Check schedule regularly monitor waiting room and exam rooms carry out physician orders promptly and assist patient as necessary to facilitate a positive visit.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA Credential)
- Phlebotomy training
Licenses or Certifications:
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Current Certificate of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
- Successful completion of the CMA certification exam or Registered MA exam within 6 months of hire date
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Multispecialty Cancer Clinic
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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 COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment 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 pre-employment 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 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.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
