Performs phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, including rapid strep tests, urine dipsticks, glucose tests, and urine pregnancy tests, and completes required documentation in EHR.
Assists providers with procedures, including wound care or PAP smear.
Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of exam rooms and nursing work station, such as bag soiled linen and distribute clean linen, prepare and transport instruments for sterilization, monitor level of clinic supplies, stock exam rooms, and store new items upon delivery.
Schedules patient appointments and assists with check-in of patients as indicated, utilizing the color-coded EHR process.
Reviews and/or prepares required documentation associated with patient visits.
Assists in performing a range of patient care processes and procedures, such as preparing patients' charts, measuring and recording patient vital signs, and assisting patients on/off stretchers, wheelchairs, and/or exam tables.
Uses considerable on-the-job training to complete a variety of typical medical assignments, such as scheduling tests, procedures, and referrals, and expediting medical results, notes, or letters.
Works within defined processes and appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of the patient.
Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:
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High school diploma or GED.
Completion of medical assistant training.
Ambulatory care setting.
Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Preferred Competencies
Teamwork.
Interactive communication.
Effective and appropriate application of medical knowledge.
Professionalism.
Working Conditions
Sit or stand for 4 hours or more.
Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
Work may involve assisting patients in transferring to and from chairs, wheelchairs, exam tables, and gurneys. Current lifting procedures must be followed.
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Occupational risk for exposure to infectious material and communicable diseases.
Annual TB control training and/or other health screenings.
Scheduled work hours may change depending on clinic needs. The rotating schedule includes 8 or 10-hour shifts. Some weekend hours may be required.
Work may be performed in varied locations inside/outside of the clinical setting, including other campus or offsite locations.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
List of Three Professional References Co
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Department
CSL SHS: Clinical Operations
About the Department
The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Student Wellness (SW) is part of the division of Campus and Student Life and serves the student body by providing primary care, wellness, counseling, and psychiatric services in support of achieving holistic care of the student.
Job Summary
Medical Assistant (MA) performs a wide variety of nursing care services to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician. MA's work with adolescent and adult patients. The MA reports to Nursing leadership in student health. The MA has in-person and telephone contact with patients, family members, physicians, and other healthcare workers, where courtesy, sensitivity, and confidentiality are essential.
Provision of administrative and clinical support to medical providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication to ensure efficient operations of the medical clinic in the Student Wellness Center. The job provides basic technical patient care support under close supervision, which includes obtaining vital signs, and administering or ordering diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
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