Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant Neurology 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits
• Full time Shift Day (United States of America)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30a-4p, 8a-4:30p, 8:30a-5p)
• Travels as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations
• Maintains education requirements for the position 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
• Aids in 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 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
• 1+ year of related work experience preferred

Qualifications

• BLS - CPR Cert (Basic Life Support)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Benefits

Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants

Pay

$17.47 - $29.62

Schedule

Monday-Friday (7:30a-4p, 8a-4:30p, 8:30a-5p)

Physical Requirements

View physical requirements here

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.