Medical Assistant, Infusion Therapy, Full-Time, Day Shift

Medical Assistant

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 delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Obtain and records 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.
• 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