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Medical Assistant

University of Chicago Medicine

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Employer Name:

University of Chicago Medicine

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Chicago

Shift Details

1st Shift; Weekends

Compensation

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

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Job Description

  • 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

Skills & Qualifications

  • 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

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED

Benefits

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

About the Employer

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.