Medical Assistant Neurology Clinic

Medical Assistant - UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes Medical Group – Neurology Clinic

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100%25 Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time 20 hours/week, Monday and Friday 8a-5p, Will work an additional 1/2 day per week or additional 1 day every other week

Location: 2363 63RD ST, Woodridge, 60517

The role you’ll contribute:

Assists the physician in providing medical care to patients of various ages according to the policy of individual practice, in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies and procedures. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Responsible for helping practice and physician achieve all meaningful use measures. Demonstrates effective use and support of the Customer and Superior Service Standards, within the hospital and physician office settings, at all times. Functions under the supervision of the physician and the Practice Manager/Office Supervisor.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Organizes and reviews incoming test results and forwards them to the physician, tracking impending test results and following up with patients as needed.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies.
• Performs tests and prepares specimens for outside lab testing as ordered by the physician.
• Maintains examination rooms and treatment areas, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
• Manages inventory of clinical supplies, bio-hazardous waste, and sample medications, ensuring proper labeling, disposal, and sterilization of instruments.
• Prepares and assists patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Maintains medication and immunization records.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Schedules inpatient/outpatient admissions and procedures, providing cross-training and relief for other staff members as needed.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patients using established guidelines.  

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Grad or Equiv Required
• Candidate must also be proficient and possess current working knowledge in the use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet.
• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Must be able to adapt easily to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, inter-personal and organizational skills are also required.
• Job duties require self-motivation and persistence; along with strict, self-imposed time management and using discernment when prioritizing projects and daily workload. Seeks further education and personal growth
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
• One or more years of related experience Preferred
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program within the last Five years Required OR
• Six or more months of experience as a medical assistant or related clinical experience within the last Three years Required