Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant in our Infusion Therapy clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
The 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. This is a non-benefit eligible position.
Essential Job Functions:
- Knows and practices UChicago Medicine's 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 delagated by the Registered Nurse.
- Obtain and records vital signs.
- Assists the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures.
- Peforms 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.
- Performs phlebotomy services.
- Assists with collection of specimens. Performs labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
- Assist patients with dressing and undressing when necessary.
- Administration of a medication as ordered by a physician or APN.
- 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.
- Transports, lifts, and assists patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and examining tables.
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: (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days 9a - 17:30p
- Worksite Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Infusion Therapy clinic
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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