Certified Medical Assistant CMA Family Medicine Center

About the role

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth means being part of a community dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Christ. We value each individual's unique experiences and strive to provide comprehensive care that extends beyond physical health.

Responsibilities

• Maintains education requirements and demonstrates competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
• Ensures efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, initiating testing, and documenting results in the practice’s designated system.
• Maintains OSHA regulatory enforcement and other office compliance, following safety processes and policies.
• Provides whole care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
• Maintains confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information.
• Supports staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary.
• Performs clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation on patients of all ages.
• Affords assistance with minor procedures associated with specialty and ensures accurate documentation at the time of service or results.
• Educates patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
• Maintains inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
• Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques.
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Experience with computers required.

Skills

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
• Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques.
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv.
• 1+ year of medical office medical assistant experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Polish (strongly preferred).
• Trips as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.
• Paid Time Off from Day One.
• 403-B Retirement Plan.
• Whole Person Well-being Resources.
• Mental Health Resources and Support.
• Pet Benefits.

Pay

$18.51 - $29.62

Schedule

Full time
Day (United States of America)

Contact Information

Address: 1325 Community Memorial Dr, La Grange, IL, 60525

Job Description: Location: 1325 Community Memorial Drive, La Grange, IL, 60525
Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 8:30a-5p, Thursday 8:30a-5p or 8:30a-8p (alternating times), Friday 8:30a-12p, Saturday 8:30a-12p (alternating)