Medical Assistant, Infusion Therapy, Full-Time, Day Shift

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant in our Infusion Therapy clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

 

The 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. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures. This is a non-benefit eligible position. 

 

 

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Assists the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures. 
• Peforms 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.
• Assists with collection of specimens. Performs labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing when necessary.
• Administration of 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.

 

Qualifications: 

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

 

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)

 

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days 9a - 17:30p
• Worksite Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Infusion Therapy clinic
• CBA Code: Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

 

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

 

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.