Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant |Infusion Therapy | Full-Time | Days

IL, United States

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Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant in our Infusion Therapy at the Hyde Park campus. The Medical Assistant (MA) supports safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery in a fast-paced ambulatory oncology setting, working closely with RNs, APPs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Medical Assistant (MA) will function as a key member of the care team, supporting efficient clinic operations and patient throughput. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
• Perform 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 implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform tests, i.e., pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocult, etc., specific to the patient population.
• Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy services.
• Assist with the collection of specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body

• A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training

• Must have phlebotomy experience

• Experience working in a community health setting

• Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA Credential)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities, and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system

• General working knowledge of a PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, OASIS, and EPIC

• Computerized appointment scheduling experience

• Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment

• Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact, and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers, and physicians

• Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies and instruments

• Experience in oncology, ambulatory care, or acute care setting preferred

Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred

Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days – Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm
• Unit/Department: Infusion Therapy
• CBA Code: Non-Union

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift, from approximately 9AM-5:30PM, and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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Job Info

Job Identification 5809

Job Category Patient Care

Posting Date 10/06/2026, 02:28 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US

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Location

Type On Site

Shift Day

Position Type FT Regular

Min Salary 24.33

Max Salary 28.37

FTE 1.0

Working Hours 40

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