Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - On Duty Urgent Care - South Loop - UC (Information Technology)

Chicago, IL - Seeking Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Be The Medical Assistant You Are Meant To Be

As a Medical Assistant, you play a vital role in providing each patient with an excellent experience while preparing them for evaluation, treatment, and performing clinical procedures. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity, our core values matter. We embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. An Ownership Mentality means we all have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole. Finally, our focus on Innovation enables all of us to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change. Ultimately, we are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives, and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. Help us shape the future of healthcare.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Prepare patients for evaluation and treatment
• Perform clinical procedures in accordance with licensure, to include injections, venipuncture, X-Ray, EKG, tray set-up, application of bandages, surgical assisting, and accurate testing/screening of specimens.
• Triage, vital, and room patients while facilitating the patient flow and ensuring the smooth running of the back office.
• Prepare patients for physician evaluation and assist physicians in the evaluation and treatment of the patients.
• Administer medications/injections under supervision of the physician.
• Assist with production of x rays and provides timely follow-up regarding lab and x-ray results.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited institution is required
• Healthcare experience in an urgent care or primary care setting is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic setting is preferred
• Solid understanding of medical insurance plans and office procedures
• Knowledge of clinical compliance
• Excellent time management skills, customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task to prioritize work.
• Team-oriented and a productivity-driven demeanor.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing.

The Practice

On Duty Urgent Care - Chicago, Illinois

• This is a new urgent care in the heart of Chicago whose vision is to improve the well-being of patients in their community. You will have the opportunity to affect patients' lives
• Anticipated first-year volume is 6000 but we anticipate this will grow quickly
• The site staffing model will include registration, medical assistants, and x-ray technologists, and more!
• Point of Care Testing
• We will operate this Urgent Care 7 days a week
• Single provider coverage of Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

The Community

• Outdoor and indoor activities to enjoy year-round; hiking, biking, picnicking, golfing, sports venues to enjoy basketball, soccer, wrestling, and more!
• A relaxing community with excellent housing
• Great cultural attractions, fine arts, museums, and various dining facilities that are sure to please your taste buds

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: Four weeks' PTO
• Student Loan Refinancing Options
• EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Wellness program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. We know that when we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we can exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants Only. No agencies please.