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Registry Medical AssistantJoin a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Crown Point, located in Crown Point, Indiana as a Registry Medical Assistant in our Radiation Oncology clinic. UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago. UChicago Medicine, Crown Point is a two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana, the academic health system's largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana.The 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. This is a non-benefit eligible position.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 Registered Nurse.Obtain and records vital signs.Assists the care provider with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures.Performs tests, i.e pregnancy tests, urinalysis and hemocults etc., specific to patient population.Documents all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.Performs phlebotomy services.Assists with 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.Collects, washes, prepares and monitors instruments and equipment in compliance with hospital standards.Check schedule regularly, monitor waiting room and exam rooms, carry out physician orders promptly and assist patient as necessary to facilitate a positive visit.Transports, lifts, and assists patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, and examining tables.Qualifications:High School DiplomaGraduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA Credential)Phlebotomy trainingLicenses or Certifications:Certified Medical AssistantCurrent Certificate of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation TrainingSuccessful completion of the CMA certification exam or Registered MA exam within 6 months of hire date.Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)Position Details:Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.1 FTE)Shift: Days 8a - 4:30p, with potential to close on late daysWorksite Location: OnsiteUnit/Department: Radiation Oncology clinicCBA Code: Non-Union
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crown point, IN, 46307, US
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