Medical Assistant - Multi- Specialty, Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine • Full-time • Hinsdale, Illinois, United States • $22.93 - $30.58 / hour • 3w ago

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Medical Assistant at our Hinsdale clinic. Here, you will work with our Multi-Specialty team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500!

Our new UChicago Medicine Hinsdale location at 11 Salt Creek Lane builds upon the services offered at our previous outpatient center at 12 Salt Creek Lane. This state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive multispecialty care for adults, including urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, gynecology, gastroenterology, ENT, transplant, neurology, and other services. We also offer specialized care for children and adolescents, including on-site services in gynecology, gastroenterology, neurology, dermatology, and cardiology

A Medical Assistant, UCM Care Network, is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, mid-level provider or physician in an office setting.

Essential Job Functions

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens (drawing blood, if required by practice), preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; (receptionist coverage, when required by practice); scheduling appointments; (billing and coding for insurance purposes, if required by practice); verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; (collecting co-pays and documenting receipt, if required by practice); managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately
Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to practice protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms
Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor
Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or mensuration; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections (immunizations for various age groups); prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory
Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Phlebotomy training; Phlebotomist license and work experience, if required by practice
Minimum of one year of recent experience working in a medical office/facility
Experience with practice specialty
Able to partner with teams in small to large practice groups
Certified Medical Assistant

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable skill in communicating verbally, determining priorities, and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system
General working knowledge of PC: Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, and EPIC
Computerized appointment scheduling experience
Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians
Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting and transporting supplies and instruments

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
Shift: Day - 8 hour shifts, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Work Location: Onsite - Hinsdale
Unit/Department: Multi-Specialty
CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

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.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

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.

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