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Medical Assistant

University of Chicago·Hyde Park, Vermont

$23 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs
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Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to medical providers by performing patient care tasks such as collecting vital signs, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with procedures. They are responsible for maintaining clinic cleanliness, managing patient documentation in the electronic medical record, and ensuring efficient clinic operations.

Department

CSL SHS: Clinical Operations

About the Department

The University of Chicago is one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education and research. Student Wellness (SW) is part of the division of Campus and Student Life and serves the student body by providing primary care, wellness, counseling, and psychiatric services in support of achieving holistic care of the student.

Job Summary

Medical Assistant (MA) performs a wide variety of nursing care services to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician. MA’s work with adolescent and adult patients. The MA reports to Nursing leadership in student health. The MA has in-person and telephone contact with patients, family members, physicians, and other healthcare workers, where courtesy, sensitivity, and confidentiality are essential.

Provision of administrative and clinical support to medical providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication to ensure efficient operations of the medical clinic in the Student Wellness Center. The job provides basic technical patient care support under close supervision, which includes obtaining vital signs, and administering or ordering diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares patients for appointment. Greets patients and escorts to exam room, collects and documents vital signs; documents patient's reason for visit, current medications, allergies, smoking status, and pharmacy of choice in electronic medical record. Assists patients in moving from carts, wheelchairs, etc., onto exam tables.
  • Performs phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, including rapid strep tests, urine dipsticks, glucose tests, and urine pregnancy tests, and completes required documentation in EHR.
  • Performs procedural tasks such as EKGs, aerosol nebulizer treatments, basic visual acuity tests, ear and eye irrigations, peak flow testing, and particulate respirator fit tests, clean and dress wounds, bites, and burns; apply elastic bandages, arm slings, knee immobilizers, and finger splints; fit patients for crutches and teach crutch-walking.
  • Assists providers with procedures, including wound care or PAP smear.
  • Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of exam rooms and nursing work station, such as bag soiled linen and distribute clean linen, prepare and transport instruments for sterilization, monitor level of clinic supplies, stock exam rooms, and store new items upon delivery.
  • Schedules patient appointments and assists with check-in of patients as indicated, utilizing the color-coded EHR process.
  • Reviews and/or prepares required documentation associated with patient visits.
  • 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.
  • Uses considerable on-the-job training to complete a variety of typical medical assignments, such as scheduling tests, procedures, and referrals, and expediting medical results, notes, or letters.
  • 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).

Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Completion of medical assistant training.

Experience

• Ambulatory care setting.

Certifications

  • Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.
  • Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Preferred Competencies

Teamwork.

Interactive communication.

Effective and appropriate application of medical knowledge.

Professionalism.

Working Conditions

Sit or stand for 4 hours or more.

Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.

Work may involve assisting patients in transferring to and from chairs, wheelchairs, exam tables, and gurneys. Current lifting procedures must be followed.

Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Occupational risk for exposure to infectious material and communicable diseases.

Annual TB control training and/or other health screenings.

Scheduled work hours may change depending on clinic needs. The rotating schedule includes 8 or 10-hour shifts. Some weekend hours may be required.

Work may be performed in varied locations inside/outside of the clinical setting, including other campus or offsite locations.

  • Application Documents
  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (preferred)
  • List of Three Professional References Contact Information (preferred)
  • Copy of Medical Assistant Certification (required)

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

Job Family: Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$23.00 - $28.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits: Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the http://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/Benefits Guidebook [http://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/]. [http://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/]

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. [http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/]

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. [http://uchicago.service-now.com/services?id=services_sc_cat_item_request&sys_id=8ff79243dbe91c1029f52ad94b961946]

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.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu [http://securityreport.uchicago.edu/]. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Requirements

Candidates must have vocational training or equivalent experience in a related field and less than two years of work experience. A high school diploma or GED and Medical Assistant certification are preferred, along with current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Phlebotomy
  • CPR
  • Professionalism
  • EKG
  • Patient care
  • Clinical support
  • Infection control
  • Wound care
  • Medical terminology
  • Vital signs collection
  • Patient scheduling
  • Point-of-care testing
  • Electronic medical record

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $28/hr
Location
Hyde Park, Vermont
Posted
Apr 3, 2026
Closes
Oct 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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University of Chicago

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