Medical Assistant - University of Chicago Medicine - Chicago

Job Description

Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine takes pride in its outstanding staff. Their employees play a crucial role in fulfilling their mission of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Their employees have made them one of the nation’s best hospitals. Their staff enjoys flexible scheduling and a generous benefits package. UChicago Medicine employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Their staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of their patients and UChicago Medicine as a whole.

Job Highlights

• Support patient care by managing patient flow, assisting with exams and procedures, collecting histories and specimens, performing screenings, and communicating instructions to patients and families
• Complete clerical tasks such as managing medical records, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, processing billing and coding, and maintaining accurate patient documentation
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment by preparing instruments, cleaning rooms and equipment, restocking supplies, and following infection control protocols
• Perform clinical duties within scope of practice, including vital signs, drug administration, assisting with minor procedures, laboratory testing, specimen collection, and EKGs
• Uphold organizational standards by promoting patient rights, responding to emergencies, supporting team communication, and completing additional duties as assigned

Candidate Profile

• Medical Assistant and active CPR/BLS certifications are required
• 1 year of recent experience in a medical office is required
• Proficiency with computers (Excel, Word, EPIC) and appointment scheduling is preferred
• Relevant soft skills include teamwork, collaboration, communication, prioritization, and maintaining organized systems, professionalism, and level-headedness in stressful situations

Additional Information

• UCM offers a comprehensive benefits package, educational opportunities, and career development programs

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Dental;Maternity Leave;Medical;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision