NWIN Medical Assistant, Radiation Oncology clinic, Full-Time, Days

About the role

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Crown Point, located in Crown Point, Indiana as a Registry Medical Assistant in our Radiation Oncology clinic. UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago.

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.
• Appropriately implements and documents patient and family education as delagated by the Registered Nurse.
• Obtain and records vital signs.
• Aids the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures.
• Performs tests, i.e. pregnancy tests, urinalysis and hemocults etc., specific to patient population.
• Documents all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Aids with collection of specimens.
• Performs labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Aid patients with dressing and undressing when necessary.
• Administers a medication as ordered by a physician or APN.
• Collects, washes, prepares and monitors instruments and equipment in compliance with hospital standards.
• Check schedule regularly, monitor waiting room and exam rooms, carry out physician orders promptly and assist patient as necessary to facilitate a positive visit.
• Transports, lifts, and assists patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and examining tables.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA Credential)
• Phlebotomy training

Qualifications

• Licenses Or Certifications:
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Current Certificate of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
• Successful completion of the CMA certification exam or Registered MA exam within 6 months of hire date.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Schedule

Days 8a - 4:30p, with potential to close on late days