Medical Assistant, Primary Care - Full-Time, Days

About the role

Join UChicago Medicine as it expands into Northwest Indiana at our new Primary Care clinic in Valparaiso, IN. A 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Absolutely implements and documents patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Aids the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures.
• Performs tests, i.e., pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults etc, specific to the patient population.
• Documents all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Aids with the collection of specimens.
• Performs labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing when necessary.
• Administers a medication as ordered by a physician or APN.
• Appropriately discards expired medications/supplies on a monthly basis.
• Communicates all changes in the patient's biophysical and emotional status to the Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Promotes, has knowledge of, and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Utilizes computers to obtain information and schedule appointments.
• Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment in compliance with hospital standards.
• Transports, lifts, and assists patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and examining tables.
• Leaves exam room clean and stocked.
• Contact EVS as appropriate. For minor physical plant problems, fill out the work order and obtain the appropriate signature.
• Empty needle boxes as needed.
• Clean instruments and scopes.
• Assure clean and sterile supplies are stocked separately.
• Wipe out cabinets. Ensure linen is covered.
• Check schedule regularly, monitor waiting room and exam rooms, carry out physician orders promptly, and assist patient as necessary to facilitate a positive visit.
• Ensures patient care areas are always within regulatory compliance by TJC and CLIA.
• Incorporates cost-effective measures into practice to assure proper use of time, supplies, and personnel.
• Participates in staff meetings and departmental projects as required.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Assists with data collection for research studies as requested.
• Typing and chart/result filing as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA credential)
• Phlebotomy training
• Certified Medical Assistant or successful completion of the CMA certification exam or Registered MA exam within 6 months of hire date
• An active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Passionate about advancing medical innovation and serving the health needs of the community.
• Committed to working together with patients and colleagues.

Skills

• Knowledge of UChicago Medicine’s values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN), or physician.
• Strong communication skills to communicate all changes in the patient's biophysical and emotional status to the Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Proficiency in using computers to obtain information and schedule appointments.
• Ability to perform tests, i.e., pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults etc, specific to the patient population.
• Ability to document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy services.
• Ability to administer a medication as ordered by a physician or APN.
• Ability to utilize appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to transport, lift, and assist patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and examining tables.
• Ability to leave exam room clean and stocked.
• Ability to empty needle boxes as needed.
• Ability to clean instruments and scopes.
• Ability to wipe out cabinets. Ensure linen is covered.
• Ability to check schedule regularly, monitor waiting room and exam rooms, carry out physician orders promptly, and assist patient as necessary to facilitate a positive visit.
• Ability to ensure patient care areas are always within regulatory compliance by TJC and CLIA.
• Ability to incorporate cost-effective measures into practice to assure proper use of time, supplies, and personnel.
• Ability to participate in staff meetings and departmental projects as required.
• Ability to assist with the orientation of new employees.
• Ability to assist with data collection for research studies as requested.
• Ability to type and file charts/results as assigned.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .

Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Schedule

Shift: Days - 8:45 am - 5:15 pm

Contact

For more information about UChicago Medicine, please visit UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.