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Medical Assistant - UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes - Family Medicine/Home Care

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Available

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

+ Pet Insurance

+ Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** Full Time Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm

**Location:** 630 E. North Ave, Carol Stream, IL and travel to patient homes

The role you'll contribute:

Assists the physician in providing medical care to patients of various ages according to the policy of individual practice, in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies and procedures. Adheres to all the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Responsible for helping practice and physician achieve all meaningful use measures. Demonstrates effective use and support of the Customer and Superior Service Standards, within the hospital and physician office settings, at all times. Functions under the supervision of the physician and the Practice Manager/Office Supervisor.

The value you'll bring to the team:

+ Performs initial response-screening following protocols under the direction of the supervising physician. Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patients, utilizing established guidelines. Responsible for helping practice and physician achieve all meaningful use measures. Cleans, prepares and maintains examinations rooms and treatment areas. Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and treatments. Assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments. Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by supervising physician and as permitted by state law. Maintains medication and immunization records Organize and review incoming test results and forward to physician. Tracks impending test results. Follows up with patients as needed. Recognizes and responds to emergencies Performs CLIA-waived tests. Prepares specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the physician. May provide specialized care in iatrogenic injuries and podiatric disease and disorders Performs electrocardiography and respiratory testing. Performs phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture Maintains responsibility for clinical aspect of practice * Assumes responsibility for inventory of clinical supplies, ensuring adequate levels are kept, and organized, on an ongoing basis. Unpacks and verifies proper receipt of supplies, handling any necessary returns or rejections. * Provides control and maintenance of bio-hazardous waste and sharps * Checks sample medications for overstocking and date of expiration. Labels samples according to protocol before they are dispensed to patients. Logs in, and disposes of, sample medications according to policy. * Manually cleans dirty instruments and packages instruments for sterilization. * Utilizes autoclave and biological indicators, as per policy. * Ensures proper consents are signed prior to a procedure * Ensures Summary List is completed and updated each visit Schedules patients inpatient/outpatient admissions and procedures Relieves other staff members as requested by the supervisor.

+ Periodic Duties: * Is cross-trained in all front desk positions and substitutes for staff, as needed. * Is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures directly related to departmental services. * Is responsible for reviewing and updating departmental policies and procedures on an annual basis. * Performs special projects, other duties and chairs committees as assigned.

+ Irregular Duties: * Responsibilities include the assurance that the supervisor and staff adhere to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

+ May travel to patient homes

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

+ High School Grad or Equiv Required

+ Technical/Vocational School completed an accredited Medical Assistant program with completion of an externship Required

+ Strong phone triage skills preferred

+ Candidate must also be proficient and possess current working knowledge in the use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet.

+ Must be proficient in the English language.

+ Must be able to adapt easily to changes in the work environment.

+ Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, inter-personal and organizational skills are also required.

+ Job duties require self-motivation and persistence; along with strict, self-imposed time management and using discernment when prioritizing projects and daily workload. Seeks further education and personal growth

+ Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required and

+ American Association Medical Assistants (AAMA) Required or

+ American Medical Technologists (AMT) Required or

+ National Center for Competency Testing - Tech in Surgery Certified (NCCT-TSC) Required or

+ National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Required or

+ National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) Required or

+ National Association for Healthcare Professionals-Medical Asst (NRCMA) Required or

+ American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Required or

+ American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Patient Care

**Organization:** UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25025305

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.