Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care 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 others through comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for treatment
• Initiate testing and document results in the practice’s designated system
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and patient information
• Support staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Perform clinical intake including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation
• Auxiliary in minor procedures and ensure accurate documentation
• Educate patients on tests, medications, and diets
• Monitor and manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment
• Resolve issues and work independently within the scope of certification
• Communicate effectively by reading, writing, typing, speaking, and comprehending English
• Exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and maintain a professional demeanor
• Manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment
• Resolve issues and work independently within the scope of certification
• Communicate effectively by reading, writing, typing, speaking, and comprehending English
• Exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and maintain a professional demeanor

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related work experience preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support - CPR Cert)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Qualifications

• 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 exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to communicate by reading, writing, typing, speaking, and comprehending English effectively

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 exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to communicate by reading, writing, typing, speaking, and comprehending English effectively

Benefits

All benefits and perks are available from day one, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

This facility pays between $17.47 and $29.62 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Physical Requirements

View physical requirements here

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.