Medical Assistant, Primary Care - Full-Time, Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Assistant at our Valparaiso clinic. Here, you will work alongside our Primary Care team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.  

Join UChicago Medicine as it expands into Northwest Indiana at our new Primary Care clinic in Valparaiso, IN. 

A Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN), or physician.   Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Knows and practices UChicago Medicine’s values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
• Performs 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 implements and documents patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Assists the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures.
• Performs tests, i.e., pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults etc, specific to the patient population.
• Documents all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Assists with the collection of specimens. Performs labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing when necessary.
• Administration of a medication as ordered by a physician or APN.
• Appropriately discard expired medications/supplies on a monthly basis.
• Communicates all changes in the patient's biophysical and emotional status to the Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Promotes, has knowledge of, and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Utilizes computers to obtain information and schedule appointments.
• Collects, washes, prepares, and monitors instruments and equipment in compliance with hospital standards.
• Transports, lifts, and assists patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and examining tables.
• Leaves exam room clean and stocked. Contact EVS as appropriate.  For minor physical plant problems, fill out the work order and obtain the appropriate signature.  Empty needle boxes as needed.  
• Clean instruments and scopes. Assure clean and sterile supplies are stocked separately.  Wipe out cabinets.  Ensure linen is covered.
• Check schedule regularly, monitor waiting room and exam rooms, carry out physician orders promptly, and assist patient as necessary to facilitate a positive visit.
• Ensures patient care areas are always within regulatory compliance by TJC and CLIA.
• Incorporates cost-effective measures into practice to assure proper use of time, supplies, and personnel.
• Participates in staff meetings and departmental projects as required.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Assists with data collection for research studies as requested. Typing and chart/result filing as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA credential)
• Phlebotomy training
• Certified Medical Assistant or successful completion of the CMA certification exam or Registered MA exam within 6 months of hire date
• An active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
• Shift: Days - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Work Location: Onsite - Valparaiso
• Unit/Department: Primary Care
• CBA Code: Non-Union