Certified Medical Assistant CMA Internal Medicine Clinic

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 wholeness and strive to uplift one another both physically and spiritually.

Responsibilities

• Maintain education requirements and demonstrate competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
• Prepare patients and equipment for treatment, initiate testing, and document results in the practice’s designated system.
• Maintain OSHA regulatory enforcement and ensure office compliance, following safety processes and policies.
• Provide whole care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
• Maintain confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information.
• Support staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary.
• Perform clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
• Absorb minor procedures associated with specialty and ensure accurate documentation at the time of service or results.
• Educate patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
• Monitor and manage inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
• Perform 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.

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 related work experience (preferred).
• Experience in medical clinic (preferred).

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off from Day One, 403-B Retirement Plan, Whole Person Well-being Resources, Mental Health Resources and Support, Pet Benefits.

Pay

This facility pays between $18.51 - $29.62 per hour.

Schedule

Full time, Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-2pm, Saturday 8am-12pm (once per month); if working Saturday, off on Friday. Travels as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.

Physical Requirements

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