Medical Assistant
The University of Chicago

Merrillville, Indiana

Posted in Education and Training


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Job Info


Department

BSD PED - Section Administrator: Off-Site Clinics

About the Department

The Merrillville Pediatric Specialty office is a pediatric office serving children aged 0-18. In addition, there is an adult GI/Liver team that sees patients in this location for two sessions per month. There will soon be a total of 20 different specialists seeing children (and some adults) for a wide range of services.

Job Summary

The job provides basic technical Patient Care support under close supervision. Assesses patient's vital signs. Administers diagnostic tests, immunizations, point of care testing, and basic triage.

Responsibilities

  • Obtains current medications.
  • Administers vaccinations.
  • POC testing in clinic.
  • Assists with basic procedures in clinic.
  • Stock and clean rooms.
  • Obtains medical records/results as needed.
  • Historically document vaccines in medical records for new patients.
  • 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).
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Work Experience:

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Certifications:


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Preferred Qualifications

Education:
  • High school diploma.

Experience:
  • Two years of medical assistant experience.
  • Two years in an ambulatory care setting.
  • Two years of pediatric experience.

Certifications:
  • Medical assistant certification.

Preferred Competencies
  • Teamwork.
  • Interactive communication.
  • Effective and appropriate application of medical knowledge.
  • Professionalism.

Working Conditions
  • Outpatient clinic in hospital professional building.

Application Documents
  • Resume/CV (required)
  • List of References Contact Information (3)(preferred)

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

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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