Medical Assistant Jobs

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Outpatient Center in New Lenox

General Summary:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily clinical work in the outpatient/primary care setting in accordance with the Ambulatory Medical Assistant Scope of Practice. Assists Physicians and other staff under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administers, including but not limited to, intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections, intradermal skin testing, topical medications, ophthalmic drops and nasal spray.
• Obtains measurements, patient history and other intake activities.
• Provides assistance and or back up support for administrative tasks including but not limited to scheduling patient visits and performing basic “check-in, check out” activities.
• Documents data and changes in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Other job functions as assigned.
• Completes trainings and education including but not limited to Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Stocks and maintains the clinic area including ordering of supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
• Depending on location, performs phlebotomy and specimen processing as directed by delegating provider.
• May align to specific or multiple divisions.
• Depending on location, performs ECGs, places Holter monitors and downloads telemetry data. Responsible for ECG and Holter program for a specific location.
• Intervenes appropriately in emergency situations.
• Depending on location, directs High Level Disinfection scope cleaning in accordance with defined HLD processes
• Works in conjunction with other staff to maximize clinic flow.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses 3 or more years of relevant clinical experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant program.
• Excellent communication/listening skills. Substantial interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with pediatric patients, families, physicians, nursing and other allied health and medical center personnel.
• High school diploma required.
• Some college, preferred.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Tuition assistance
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Student loan servicing and support
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Adoption benefits
• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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