Medical Assistant

Department

BSD PED - Off-Site Clinics

About the Department

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children’s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children’s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has expanded its presence to numerous satellite sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care ‘close to home’ whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare.
This position will provide clinical support at the Department of Pediatrics’ Naperville Specialty Pediatrics Clinic. This is an outpatient clinical office setting serving children ages 0-18 years. In addition, adult patients are also seen in both Hematology/oncology and head/neck surgery clinics. There are approximately a dozen specialists seeing patients for a wide range of services.

Job Summary

This position will provide day-to-day support in a specialty care pediatric office. The Medical Assistant will assist providers in procedures, triage/rooming of sick children, basic point of care testing and patient education. In addition, this location has Medical Assistants working at the front desk performing check in, scheduling and basic registration duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Know and practice the University of Chicago’s Mission, Vision, and Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles. 

• Perform 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 implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician. 

• Obtain and record vital signs. 

• Perform Point of Care (POC) tests, specific to the population. 

• Document all aspects of patient care. 

• Assist with collection of specimens.  Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with clinical standards. 

• Collect and document vitals and chief complaint. 

• Obtain current Medications. 

• Assist with basic procedures in clinic. 

• Stock and clean exam rooms. 

• Obtain medical records/results as needed. 

• Assist with supply inventory management. 

• Completion of forms as needed. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications

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 < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications   

Education: 

• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.

• Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board. The approved certifying boards include; American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Health career Association (NHA).   

Experience: 

• Two years of ambulatory care experience.  Pediatric experience strongly preferred.  

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Medical Assistant Certification.  

Preferred Competencies   

• Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system. 

• General working knowledge of PC and EPIC. 

• 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.  

Working Conditions   

• Outpatient clinic setting.

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time. 

• Ability to sit for an extended period of time.  

Application Documents   

• Resume (required) 

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$21.63 - $28.85

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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