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Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago MedicineCrown Point, located in Crown Point, Indiana, as Child Life Specialist. 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 new two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana for what will be the academic health system's largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana.  It is anticipating an opening in Spring 2024.   The Crown Point care center will include: • A micro-hospital with an eight-bed emergency department and a short-stay inpatient unit • A comprehensive cancer center with infusion therapy as well as radiation, medical and surgical oncology • An imaging center with MRI, CT, PET, X-ray and ultrasound capabilities • An outpatient surgery center • Laboratory services • Medical offices with access to UChicago Medicine’s physicians and specialists, including those in cancer care, cardiology, digestive diseases, orthopaedics, neurosciences, pediatrics, primary care, surgical specialties, transplant care and women’s health   Our Child Life Specialist's focus on each child's psychological and developmental needs to help him or her feel more comfortable in the hospital. We use a wide range of medical dolls, teaching tools and resources to prepare each child for procedures, surgeries and treatments. Since children grow and learn through play, we offer many opportunities for kids to do just that, as well socialize with other young people in the hospital. Our child life staff provides a wide range of supportive services for babies, children and adolescents.   The Child Life Specialist will provide psychosocial support to children and families during hospitalization and will be responsible for designing and maintaining the physical, therapeutic, developmental and educational environment of Child Life Services in a manner that promotes a child/family friendly atmosphere. The Child Life Specialist lends expertise and knowledge of child growth and development to the healthcare team, adjusts interaction and/or treatment to match each patients developmental, educational and other related needs.   Essential Job Functions  - Assess patients/families' psychosocial and developmental needs within the context of their adjustment to the healthcare setting. - Facilitates appropriate interventions through individual and group play/art activities, therapeutic activities/medical play, preparation for procedures, surgeries and potentially stressful events. - Formulates treatment goals. - Documents weekly Child Life interventions and services on weekly reports and computer census. Documents in patient's medical chart adhering to departmental policy. - Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies; maintains play areas with developmentally appropriate toys/activities that are clean and safe. - Initiates and implements new programs/projects as assigned by Director of Child Life.  Required Qualifications  - Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in child life  - An internship in a child life program over 500 hrs - Certification eligible as a Child Life Specialist and acquired with one year of employment - One to two years’ work experience with infants, children or adolescents - Knowledge and skills necessary to utilize theoretical constructs of human development for assessment and intervention for infants through teenagers - Interpersonal skills necessary to establish therapeutic relationships with children and their families, as well as effective communication - Analytical skills necessary to identify and solve problems within a constantly changing and stressful environment   Preferred Qualifications  - Master's Degree with a concentration in child life  - Hospital setting work experience as a Child Life Specialist - Child Life Specialist certification  Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.0FTE - Shift: Day - Unit/Department: Child Life  - CBA Code: Non-Union - Location: Crown Point, IN Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Registered Dietitian III, Registry in the Clinical Nutrition Department.     As a Registered Dietitian III, you will assess nutrition status, establish nutrition diagnosis(es), develop intervention strategies and monitor/evaluate nutrition care plans in the adult inpatient setting.  This specific registry position will also require coverage of an upcoming maternity leave in the Bariatric Clinic this coming late summer/early fall.     The Registered Dietitian III performs duties in support of, and in compliance with, performance improvement plans, and with requirements of regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies. In this role you will educate patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members about the effectiveness of therapeutic diets and nutrition support regiments to improve/maintain nutritional status and establish optimal outcomes.    Essential Job Functions: - Under general direction, has the duties of instructing, assisting in the training, and checking the work of less experienced staff - Establishes individual plans of care for nutrition therapy based on results of the comprehensive nutritional assessment, including immediate, intermediate, and long term goals of therapy - Educates patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members about the effectiveness of therapeutic diets and nutrition support regiments to improve/maintain nutritional status and establish optimal outcomes - Tailors feeding formulations for disease-specific constraints and clinical status changes that may affect tolerance and nutrient utilization - Authorizes (with approval of a physician) changes to formulas based on clinical assessment of the patient - Instructs patients and families; when indicated, on modified diets. - Performs other duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications - Registered Dietitian (RD) with successful completion of coordinated program, dietetic internship, or other experience approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Maintenance of RD through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) by accrual of 75 units of approved Continuing Professional Education every 5 years.  - 6(+) years total clinical experience AND MS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major OR 9(+) years total clinical experience AND BS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major, to qualify as an RDIII.  Less years of experience can also be considered for employment.   - Additional specialty certification related to area of clinical practice (e.g. Certified Specialist in Pediatrics, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care, etc) and relevant to position   Preferred Qualifications: - Member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and/or relevant practice group(s)     Registered Dietitian III Required Licenses/Certifications - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation - Specialty certification related to area of clinical practice / relevant to position (e.g. Certified Specialist in Pediatrics, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Certified Specialist in Oncology, Certified Specialist in Renal)   Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Registry - Unit/Department: Clinical Nutrition - Location:  Orland Park (during maternity leave only) & Hyde Park for all other inpatient needs  - CBA Code: Non-Union

 Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Pediatric Registered Dietitian II, Registry.     As a Registered Dietitian II, Registry, you will assess nutrition status, establish nutrition diagnosis(es), develop intervention strategies and monitor/evaluate nutrition care plans in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The Registered Dietitian II, Registry performs duties in support of, and in compliance with, performance improvement plans, and with requirements of regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies. In this role you will be part of the pediatric inpatient team and educate patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members about the effectiveness of therapeutic diets and nutrition support regimens to improve/maintain nutritional status and establish optimal outcomes.      Essential Job Functions:  - Under general direction, has the duties of instructing, assisting in the training, and checking the work of less experienced staff  - Establishes individual plans of care for nutrition therapy based on results of the comprehensive nutritional assessment, including immediate, intermediate, and long term goals of therapy  - Educates patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members about the effectiveness of therapeutic diets and nutrition support regiments to improve/maintain nutritional status and establish optimal outcomes  - Tailors feeding formulations for disease-specific constraints and clinical status changes that may affect tolerance and nutrient utilization  - Authorizes (with approval of a physician) changes to formulas based on clinical assessment of the patient  - Instructs patients and families; when indicated, on modified diets.  - Performs other duties as assigned.    Required Qualifications  - Registered Dietitian (RD) with successful completion of coordinated program, dietetic internship, or other experience approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  - BS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major with 9(+) years total clinical experience OR MS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major with 6(+) years total clinical experience  - Maintenance of RD through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) by accrual of 75 units of approved Continuing Professional Education every 5 years.     Preferred Qualifications:  - Member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and/or relevant practice group(s)    Registered Dietitian III Required Licenses/Certifications  - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation  - Specialty certification related to area of clinical practice / relevant to position (e.g. Certified Specialist in Pediatrics, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Certified Specialist in Oncology, Certified Specialist in Renal)    Position Details:  - Job Type/FTE: Registry   - Shift: Weekdays – 8 hour shift  - Unit/Department: Clinical Nutrition  - CBA Code: Non-Union 

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Registry Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) - Diabetes in our Professional Development Department.   In this registry role, the Clinical Nurse Educator-Diabetes (CNE-D) is a nurse with previous educational experience whose focus is on providing adult and pediatric focused patient education.  This nurse is an educator, consultant, role model, staff/patient advocate, change agent, leader and cost effective professional. The CNE-D elevates the standard of professional nursing practice at UCM by developing, coaching and mentoring staff to become expert clinicians and leaders. This nurse will be responsible for addressing all related diabetes concepts and skills, including insulin pump therapy.   The CNE-D will collaborate with other nursing services, endocrinology services, nutritional services and other healthcare professionals in the provision of services to patients.     Essential Job Functions - Utilizes standardized and customized assessment tools and testing methodologies to measure staff knowledge and skill in core nursing practices and within specialty areas. - Collects data regarding employee-learning needs, at least annually, through the methods of observation, interviewing, focus groups and instrumentation. - Interprets the medical center’s strategic imperatives, policies, guidelines, and other internal demands in order to design education that supports these strategic goals and key objectives. - Offers recommendations for the deployment of educational resources to enable the achievement of organizational goals. - Interprets health care trends and incorporates current research into the design of learning needs assessments and the identification of learning needs. - Collaborates with key staff to develop a comprehensive annual educational calendar. - Participates in the design of centralized and unit-based preceptor education and development initiatives. - Prepares educational objectives, lesson plans, handouts, self-learning modules, instructional manuals, and tests for programs. - Evaluates all learning activities using objective performance criteria and recommends corresponding changes in education plans. - Utilizes appropriate tools and testing methodology for assessing changes in learners’ knowledge, skills, and clinical practice as well as for determining education project/program effectiveness. - Develops knowledge and skill based measures to collect performance data and integrates measurement activities and findings into quality projects. Required Qualifications - BSN required - Minimum requirement of three years of clinical practice in specialty area - Current RN Illinois License - Knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles - Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor or episodic teacher - Demonstrates complex decision-making skills and problem solving ability Preferred Qualifications - Master of Science in Nursing or related education field preferred - Certification as Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - Previous experience in a role as an educator preferred - Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Registry, 0.1 - Shift: Day/Weekends - Unit/Department: Nutrition Services - CBA Code: Non-Union   

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in the Evenings covering the Adult Intensive Care Units. The Department of Pharmacy at the University of Chicago Medicine provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients in all six adult intensive care units: Surgical/Trauma, Burn, Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Neuroscience, and Medical. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will provide decentralized clinical services during the evening hours. Core functions of the role include the following, but not limited to: response to medical emergencies including cardiac arrest and acute stroke activations, pharmacotherapy stewardship activities, answering drug information questions, order verification, and completing antimicrobial pharmacokinetics consults and other therapeutic drug monitoring activities. This pharmacist will provide consult on new admissions, and patients traveling to and from the operating room. This individual will serve as a mentor to the resident PharmD on call. This evening critical care pharmacist will promote continuity of care when receiving pass off from the day shift clinical pharmacists in order to ensure pharmacotherapy plans are carried forward in a safe and efficacious manner.   Hiring Bonus Eligible!    Job Summary   Through various assignments within the department, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems and delivers optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists are able to participate in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas. Pharmaceutical care services include but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists serve as departmental resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. They proficiently manage and facilitate the appropriate use of medications according to professional and regulatory standards. They also conduct clinical research and practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Clinical Pharmacist Specialists provide medication and practice-related education/training and actively serve as preceptors for doctor of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.   Essential Job Functions  - Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs - Delivers direct patient care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs - Provides pharmaceutical services throughout medical center - Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing - Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement - Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications   - Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy - PGY 1 residency - PGY2 Critical Care residency - Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service - Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance - Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel - Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities - Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient centered care - Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments - Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or eligible (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment) - Board Certification in area of expertise is required within 18 months of hire (ie. BCCCP)   Position Details   - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.00) - Shift: Evening - Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy - 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 evening shift, and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.  The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday, and a rotating weekend schedule.   Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Neurodiagnostic (ND) Tech Assistant in the Pediatric Epilepsy Center. In this role, you will perform restorative care activities with a patient centered focus and provide surveillance and basic interpretation of various physiological monitoring for our patients.   Sign on Bonus of $1,500   As a Level 4 epilepsy center, our Pediatric Epilepsy Center has been awarded the highest classification granted by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). It means we provide the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for children with complex epilepsy.   The Neurodiagnostic (ND) Tech Assistant is a support position in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. The Neurodiagnostic (ND) Tech Assistant works under the direct supervision of Neurodiagnostic Supervisor and in partnership with a Registered or Senior Neurodiagnostic Technologist to perform support care activities with a customer service focus, providing culturally sensitive care to meet patient needs at all times. Demonstrate competence in areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills to perform restorative care in addition to surveillance and basic interpretation of various physiological monitoring for patients on designated nursing units. The Neurodiagnostic (ND) Tech Assistant must perform job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others   Essential Job Functions - Assist in monitoring EMU patients to ensure patient safety. - Alerts physicians of clinical/subclinical seizures or behavioral arrest changes. - Recognizes normal and abnormal EEG waveform patterns. - Assist Neurodiagnostic Technologists in patient care as needed. - Disconnects EEG electrodes from patients head, cleans and remove equipment from patient room after the end of the study. - Troubleshoots EEG reading in real time to minimize the risk of poor or incomplete data. - Participates in educational sessions. - Successfully completes ASET EEG 200-211 on-line 12 module course. - Performs other duties assigned.  Required Qualifications - High School diploma or equivalent required. - Entry level personal computer or Microsoft Windows knowledge. - Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and departments. - Ability to move machines and patients weighing more than 25 pounds. - Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff and departments. - CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of hire. - Continuously monitors patients undergoing cEEG recording for safety, either in room or via remote video monitoring. - Possesses knowledge of monitoring system and camera controls. - Alerts nursing and/or technologist staff when clinical seizures or other paroxysmal events occur. Communicate with patients and bedside staff to obtain information about events. Must document observations and ensure patients are in camera view at all time. - Assist Neurodiagnostic technologists as needed (restocking supplies, preparation of patient rooms, electrode application, repair and removal, cleaning and disinfection of equipment, etc.). - Completes ASET on-line didactic course LTM 100 Introduction to LTM for EMU Personnel hospital training to alert supervisor and/or activate hospital systems such. Position Details  - Full-Time (0.90FTE) - Shift: 7pm-7:30am - Unit/Department: Pediatric Epilepsy Center - Hyde Park  - CBA Code: Non-Union -  

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Operating Engineer.      In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment required to supply the Medical Center complex with electrical power, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, steam and water.   Essential Job Functions - Maintaining and keeping building utility systems in order: heating, cooling and ventilating systems, pneumatic and DDC temperature controls, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, pumps, cooling towers, air filters, and central refrigeration units. Duties include identifying, diagnosing and repairing system components to ensure continued operation. - Adjusting manual and automated controls of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings. May operate computer Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Andover) to accomplish specific tasks related to building operations. - Maintaining and keeping the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center in order. Duties may include tightening fittings, repacking valves, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges, cleaning and replacing burners and other components. - Participating in building and system start-up and commissioning. Participating in capital projects and working with project managers and contractors to complete projects. - May operate and maintain pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Center. - May replace switches and motors to 110 volts. - Maintaining relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems. - Repairing and maintaining existing plumbing systems. - Repairing and maintaining appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment. - Working from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performing on the scene repairs or replacing components. Performings repair work in central shop. - Using hand tools and power equipment such as drill presses, saws, threaders, and grinding wheels. - Requisitioning materials and supplies as needed. - Keeping work area neat, clean and safe. - Completing required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion. - Communicating with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy. - Following through on all assigned duties until completion. - Maintaining personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform. - Performing other duties assigned Required Qualifications - High School Graduate. - Successful completion of recognized trade union apprentice program such as an Operating Engineer (IUOE-399), Pipefitter (LU-597 - controls), Sheet Metal Worker (Local 73) or equivalent trade union local bargaining unit or - Successful completion of a recognized training program such as power plant operator (e.g., U.S. Navy, USCG), technical training school or educational programs (e.g., Certificate or AA in Stationary Engineering or HVAC/R). - Must have and maintain a current City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License. A Stationary Engineers License from an equivalent jurisdiction is acceptable until a City of Chicago license can be obtained. - Must have a minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in power plant, facility operations, building maintenance or building automation/controls. - Must have and maintain an EPA Refrigerant License - Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing. - Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job. - Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds. - Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner. - Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment. - Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people. - Must be capable of strenuous physical activity.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts - Shift: Days - CBA Code: 73 SEIU - No Visa Sponsorship Available

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Sterile Processing Technician in the Sterile Processing Department.     Sign-On Bonus Available    In this role as a Sterile Processing Technician II, you will be responsible for preparing OR surgical case carts, decontamination, assembly and sterilization of reprocessable supplies, equipment and surgical instruments. In this role, you will be responsible to know all modalities of sterilization as well as monitoring of the sterilization process. Our staffing plan requires CSP personnel to work between all processing areas as well as rotate to all shifts and work holidays and weekends. You will work with instrument management systems and other related technology.   Essential Job Functions - Follows proper procedure to clean and decontaminate instruments, trays, supplies, and equipment received from patient care areas. Reports any unsafe conditions, defective or missing instruments and/or equipment immediately to the supervisor or designee and removes such item(s) from processing or returning to service. Properly operates cleaning and sterilization equipment, such as, cart washers, sonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and heat-sealing. - Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department. - Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization. Monitors and documents according to procedure all required information for each sterilization load and sterilizer. - Required to participate in the department Quality Improvement Plan, as needed. Appropriately handles all sterilized items when placing them in storage and identify any breaks in the integrity of the package. Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined PAR levels of all supplies, instrument trays, and other items maintained in inventory. - Transports clean and soiled case carts between the operating rooms and Sterile Processing. Transports additional instrumentation as needed between Peri-operative Services and CSP areas. Maintains cleanliness and appropriate supply levels at workstations in all areas of department. - Follows organizational wide and unit specific safety, security and infection control standards. - Must successfully complete National or International Certification as Sterile Processing Technician (with 18 months of employment). After certification is obtained, independently maintain certification credentials through continuing educational credits or recertification testing. - Participates in required education programs, orientation and training courses to maintain competency in job skills, knowledge and equipment through such things as in-services, etc. - Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times, including confidential information of patients, according to administrative policies and applicable laws and regulations. Required Qualifications - High School graduate or equivalent - Must have knowledge of hospital equipment, supplies, surgical instrumentation, and medical terminology - Must be able to appropriately and effectively react to requests for emergency supplies - Must be a clear communicator  Preferred Qualifications - One year of working in Central Sterile Processing - Knowledge of hospital equipment, supplies, surgical instrumentation, and medical terminology - Basic computer skills Licenses/Certifications - Sterile Processing Certification required (CRCST or CSPDT) within 18 months of employment  Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 - Shift: Evening, 11pm-7:30am - Unit/Department: 377706, SPD- Mitchell - CBA Code: 743 Clerical Organizational Overview - Click here to learn more about UChicago Medicine - Click here to learn more about our benefits - Click here to explore other career opportunities at UChicago Medicine     Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

 Community Relations Coordinator (Urban Health Initiative)   The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Department seeks a full-time Community Relations Coordinator to develop and manage community health programming in partnership with neighborhoods on the Southside and broader communities.    Job Summary: The Community Relations Coordinator role reports to the Manager of Community Relations within the Office of Community Affairs to: - Advance health programming related to community outreach into new neighborhoods on the Southside in support of the growing footprint of the Urban Health Initiative - Serve as lead staff and support for a variety of offsite events that engage internal staff in external volunteer activities. - Coordinate health programs, health education activities, meetings, and workshops in community settings. - Create reports and document important information necessary for monitoring program/event success. - Develop community communications projects including presentations, social media content and newsletters. - Serve as coordinator for Community Fitness Program - Administrative support and other responsibilities as assigned. The position requires traveling locally. *Must have own car and insurance*   Essential Functions and Responsibilities:  - Develop, implement and manage community-based programming in the neighborhood and broader community. - Initiate, develop and manage relationships with local institutions, associations and individuals to find ways to leverage our assets to support meaningful work in the community. Emphasis on health. (Churches, political offices, neighborhood groups, block clubs, etc.)* - Enter data, manage data and create written reports/presentations documenting community relations activity. - Coordinate off-site Community Fitness Program activities. - Support the work of Manager of Community Relations in implementing sponsorship activities, including large-scale event set-up and management of inventory facility. - Manage reporting for UHI programming/UCM volunteerism and communicate findings. - Act as the liaison between Community Relations/Volunteerism and all units/divisions on health programming opportunities and volunteer opportunities outside the Hospital. - Attend local and statewide meetings focusing on community-based programming, volunteerism and community building. - Assist Manager of Community Relations on special projects related to outreach and volunteerism at UCM.   You'll thrive in this position if you:   - Strengthen Collaboration– you put the organizations interests and customer needs ahead of your own. You identify and create effective working collaborations with others; establish good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and offer support. You present sound reasons and recommendations that link to the needs of those impacted; obtain agreement to support ideas; leverage win-win solutions to ensure others take action. - Create Value – you gather insights into what creates value; promote ongoing evaluation of the patient and customer circumstances, expectations and needs. You determine the processes, systems and behaviors that directly impact how the patient and customer feel. You proactively improve, through one’s role, the patient and customer experience; consistently positions the value of UCMC so the patient and customer recommend us to their family, friends and community. - Deliver Results – you identify issues, problems, and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. - QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in health programming, special event creation and/or program management - Minimum 3 years experience with community-based organizations - A bachelor's degree or requisite experience - MS Office experience required, Canva design and strong presentation abilities preferred - Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously - 1 year Volunteer management experience preferred - Demonstrate excellent writing abilities, public speaking skills, social media savvy - Experience in presenting information to large groups in a formal or informal setting - Experience and genuine interest in community building/organizing - An exceptional relationship builder - A person who can work independently and collaboratively with equal ease - Core competencies are flexibility, desire to serve and passion for the communities of the South Side. - Ability to thrive in a diverse environment - An understanding of the dynamics of neighborhoods/communities in Chicago - Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and sensitivity - Ability to lift up to twenty pounds - Willingness and flexibility to regularly work early morning, evening and weekend projects and events.

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a thought-driven role as Nurse Manager of our Orthopaedics Clinic. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.   In this role, the Nurse Manager oversees day-to-operations, including scheduling, planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to patient centered care in the unit, and handles an array of administrative duties, including recruitment and hiring; supervision; purchasing; inventory; facility, safety and equipment management. Responsible for preparing for and participating in various inspections, including the JCAHO accreditation process.    Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible!   Essential Job Functions: - Participates in the recruitment and selection of unit staff. Identifies recruitment needs and necessary staffing levels - Determines staffing needs in consultation with physician director and assures proper scheduling and utilization of services in maintaining quality patient care - Assists staff members in identification of learning needs and promotes staff participation in professional and institutional activities. Participates in and promotes educational opportunities for staff. Encourages staff participation in designing and attending in-service classes - Assesses patient acuity and plans appropriate assignments to meet patient needs for both inpatients and outpatients - Evaluates staff performance on a formal and informal basis. Completes annual performance evaluations and forwards to appropriate individuals. Provides recommendations for merit increases - Ensures that appropriate staff attend mandatory educational programs and in-services per JCAHO regulations - Assists in testing and evaluating new equipment, procedures and programs - Participates in periodic review of sectional activities needs assessment and development and prioritization of goals and objectives. Assists in the development and review of policies, procedures, and standards - Confers with physicians and supervisors concerning the care and treatment of individual patients. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care on a daily basis - Makes regular inspections to ascertain state of maintenance of the environment, including equipment, and takes required corrective action - Provides orientation and training of staff members in carrying out physicians' orders, seeing to the needs of patients, and developing approved nursing practices - Collaborates with medical director on quality assurance issues. Collaborates with medical director in collecting data for staff meetings, research, reports and evaluation - Promotes safety of patients and personnel by compliance with institution and regulatory agency standards and policies. Defines and organizes quality improvement initiatives - Assists in providing patient care and obtaining necessary documentation for a wide variety of research protocols - Participates in budget development, making recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and supply issues - Monitors expenditures throughout the year, and takes required corrective action. Promotes cost containment programs - Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude toward time and resource usage   Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body - Licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license - Must have a minimum of five years' experience working in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse - Experience in a nursing leadership role    Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in an ambulatory setting - Familiarity with Epic and other UCH Information Systems    Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Days – 8 hour shift - Unit/Department: Orthopaedics - CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Painter.     In this role you will apply protective coatings to interior and exterior portions of Medical Center buildings, furniture and fixtures according to the decor of the location. .   Essential Job Functions - Keeps working areas neat, clean and safe. - Communicates with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact. - Offers assistance to patients and visitors requiring special assistance  - Maintains patients rights to privacy  - Performs minor maintenance of equipment used in the performance of duties - Tapes drywall and prepares surfaces prior to the application of paint, stain or wall covering material - Applies decorative and protective coatings to interior and exterior surfaces of the Medical Center buildings, furniture and fixtures     Required Qualifications   - High school graduate - Successful completion of recognized apprentice program in painting. - Must be able to pass vision test for color blindness in pre-employment physical. - Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others in writing. - Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job. - Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds. - Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner. - Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment. - Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people. - Must be capable of strenuous physical activity.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts - Shift:Days - CBA Code: 73 SEIU - No Visa Sponsorship Available

Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant in our Hospital Medicine unit.   With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.   Job Summary Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.   Essential Job Functions - Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix - Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties - Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids - Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients. - Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients - Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer - Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment. - Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs - Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart - Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR. - CPR/BLS Certification  - Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort - Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form - Ability to work in partnership with management and staff - Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. - Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required - Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication - Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs  Position Details - Job Type/FTE:  Full Time (0.90 FTE) - Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am - Unit/Department: 9E Hospital Medicine - CBA Code: 743 Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant to serve on our 4W Lung and Transplant Unit     The University of Chicago Medicine's Cardiology and Heart Surgery programs are among the best in the nation.  We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Center.  CCD 4 West is a 30-bed telemetry unit that provides care for post-surgical cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients.  Our team has a lot of heart, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care.   Job Summary Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.   Essential Job Functions - Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix - Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties - Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids - Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients. - Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients - Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer - Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment. - Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs - Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart - Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested Required Qualifications - High school diploma or GED - Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR. - CPR/BLS Certification  - Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort - Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form - Ability to work in partnership with management and staff - Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. - Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required - Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication - Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs  Position Details - Job Type/FTE:  Full Time (.90 FTE) - Shift: Days, 7am-7pm - Unit/Department: 4W Lung and Transplant - CBA Code: 743 Union Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse (Weekend Days) in the CCD-OR.   As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.    In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients.   Essential Job Functions - Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population. - Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning. - Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care. - Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records. - Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated. - competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists. - Maintains current CPR certification. - Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety. - Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate. - Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies. - Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home. - Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel. - Actively participates in unit staff meeting. - Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives. - Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients. - Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee. - Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care. - Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff. - Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level. - Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing. - Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans. - Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined. - Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are. - Participates in weekly scheduled in-service   Required Qualifications - RN Required - Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred. - Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program. - Current RN Illinois license - Graduate of an approved school of nursing   Preferred Qualifications - Trauma background preferred - Minimum of 1 year of Surgical/OR experience required   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: 0.6, Part-time - Shift: 79-7a - Unit/Department: 377200-CCD OR - CBA Code: NNU  Organizational Overview - Click here to learn more about UChicago Medicine - Click here to learn more about our benefits - Click here to explore other career opportunities at UChicago Medicine

Join UChicago Medicine, as a In-House Registry Staff Nurse for our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).   Job Summary A Staff Nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision.   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing. - Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred. - Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program. - Current Illinois RN license - Active BLS certification    Position Details - In-House Registry - Day Shifts - min of 40 hours per 6 week schedule. - Unit/Department: PICU - CBA Code: NNU Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist II in the Pediatric Epilepsy Center. In this role, you will perform restorative care activities with a patient centered focus and provide surveillance and basic interpretation of various physiological monitoring for our patients.   Sign-on Bonus of $2,500   As a Level 4 epilepsy center, our Pediatric Epilepsy Center has been awarded the highest classification granted by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). It means we provide the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for children with complex epilepsy.   Our Neurodiagnostic Technologist II works under indirect supervision, the Neurodiagnostic Technologist II performs standard procedures in an outpatient setting or as a portable study in the ER, ICU, radiology or inpatient units. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is responsible for the performance of all neurodiagnostic procedures in accordance the technical standards set forth by the American Society of Neurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET), the American Electroencephalography Society (AEEGS). The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II is required to maintain and improve his/her level of clinical and technical knowledge, including the performance of advanced procedures under direct supervision. The Neurodiagnostic Technologist II plays a role in the general flow and operation of the lab   Essential Job Functions - Explains procedure, answers pertinent procedure questions, documents medical history and other relevant information. - Documents patient history in electronic medical record according to ACNS and departmental guidelines. - Utilizing paste or collodion and adhesive tape applies electrodes according to the 10/20 System. Adds additional electrodes according to 10/10 Modified Nomenclature System. - Obtains standard or extended recordings in an outpatient area or as a portable study in the ED, ICU, NICU, EMU, radiology or inpatient units. - Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them utilizing intermediate troubleshooting techniques. - Appropriately monitors other variables such as EKG, EMG, EOG, or respirations as technically or clinically indicated. - Uses activation procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep, when appropriate and demonstrates additional activation procedures when necessary. Additional stimulation to be performed on unresponsive or comatose patients. - Selects electrode combinations and demonstrates skill in creating new montages and equipment settings for electroencephalographic recordings when clinically indicated under indirect supervision. - Determines the correct montages, filter changes, and activation procedures to enhance epileptic form activity or waveform morphology. Performs advanced procedures under direct supervision. - Ability to correctly identify normal and abnormal EEG patterns. - Summarizes the recording for the purpose of informing the physician of abnormalities observed during the test. - Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition. - Familiar with diagnostic trouble shooting techniques, notifying supervisor of problems. - Assists with scalp electrode placement and maintenance of scalp electrodes on intracranial grid patients utilizing 10/10 Modified Nomenclature under direct supervision.  Required Qualifications - Graduated from an END [Electroneurodiagnostic] or ASET on-line EEG 12 module course completion certification. - Must pass ASET competency skills and knowledge required by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET) for national board certification. - CPR certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of hire. - Must obtain ABRET R.EEG.T credentials within two (2) years of hire. - Must be proficient with the International 10-20 System. - Minimum of two (2) years directly related experience. - Must have entry level knowledge of PC or Microsoft Windows. - Must possess the EEG Technologist Competencies set forth by ASET’s National Competency Skill Standards. -   Position Details  - Full-Time (0.90FTE) - Shift: 7pm-7:30am - Unit/Department: Pediatric Epilepsy Center - Hyde Park  - CBA Code: Non-Union

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Nurse Associate (RN) with our ENT Clinic in Hyde Park. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.    Sign on Bonus up to $5,000.00   In this role, the Nurse Associate (RN) is responsible for coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic regimens for a specified group of patients, and maintains cohesiveness between clinical research, physicians, and patients. The Nurse Associate coordinates physician activities with referring physicians, nursing staff, hospital administration, ancillary services, support services, insurance companies and other departments/sections and agencies as needed, and assists the physician with a wide range of activities necessary to manage clinical research programs. In addition, the Nurse Associate functions as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, assists physicians with bedside procedures, and provides patient care in the clinic with the physician as necessary.   Essential Job Functions: - Conducts, responds to, follow up on, and triages patient phone calls to the physician as appropriate - Assists physician in clinic or procedure area with patient examinations, diagnostic tests and/or - therapeutic procedures. Continuously monitors vital signs of patients under conscious sedation throughout procedure - Counsels patients concerning lifestyle modifications, medication regimens, side effects, and - interactions using an appropriate psychosocial communication level - Communicates to clinics coordinators follow-up appointments, ancillary and/or pre-operative testing and scheduling needed for patient - Arranges patient admissions; coordinates ordering of tests/procedures with fellows, attendings, and other nursing staff - Assists physicians in coordination of research programs by screening patients for acceptance into clinical research and outcome programs. Maintains office file notes, reviews charts, enters data for sectional demographic data base, assists in summarization and analysis of data   Required Qualifications:  - Must have experience working in a community health setting - A Bachelor's degree in Nursing - Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois - Must have a minimum of two years' experience working as an RN    Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Days – 8 hour shift - Unit/Department: ENT Clinic - CBA Code: NNU 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 and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday. You will generally not be scheduled to work on weekends.   Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Patient Services Representative in our Nephrology Clinic at our Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) location.    In this role, the Patient Services Representative schedules medical procedures and services, creates reservations, performs preadmission, registration, discharge and transfer processes. They provide excellent customer service, assists patients with financial and billing inquiries and perform collection functions.   Essential Job Functions: - Greets and registers patients upon arrival, collects patient demographics, referrals, guarantor, insurance and other billing information; interviews patients and other parties to obtain information - Performs pre and post-billing functions, responds to patient inquiries in-person and via written correspondence, resolves patient charge disputes and processes patient refunds - Verifies insurance coverage; obtains authorization from managed care companies to cover outpatient services; works with the Managed Care office to identify and interpret contracts governing patient care - Identifies patients unable to meet complexity/payer mix requirements; provide assistance to identify a community resource for follow up care that matches their clinical needs - Provides financial counseling to patients and their families; explains hospital policies, including payment and credit policies - Identifies adjustments/discounts on claims, initiates resolution of accounts placed with collection agencies, receives and processes payments and works with patients to make payment arrangements balances due - Initiates problem solving to resolve patient questions/complaints and refers escalated concerns to appropriate sources for resolution - Prepares various correspondence and reports, clinic consultation notes, referral letters and other departmental correspondence; maintains correspondence files - Answers incoming calls and assists with general clerical duties as needed within the department   Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma  - Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers - Exceptional customer service skills including the ability to use independent thinking, sound judgment and creativity when resolving customer issues - Ability to balance multiple priorities and effectively handle challenging situations - Excellent verbal communication skills - Basic office skills including 35 wpm typing and 4500 key stokes an hour - Ability to accurately and efficiently enter alpha numeric data on screen - Knowledge of basic medical terminology - Ability to use personal computers and select software applications including Epic - Successful completion of competencies related to the Cadence Scheduling system - Successful completion of competencies related to the Point of Service Collection policy   Preferred Qualifications: - Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred - Prior experience in a practice setting preferred including in depth knowledge of appropriate insurance protocols   Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Days  - Unit/Department: Nephology - CBA Code: 743 Clerical Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Sterile Processing Technician in the Sterile Processing Department.     Sign-On Bonus Available    In this role as a Sterile Processing Technician II, you will be responsible for preparing OR surgical case carts, decontamination, assembly and sterilization of reprocessable supplies, equipment and surgical instruments. In this role, you will be responsible to know all modalities of sterilization as well as monitoring of the sterilization process. Our staffing plan requires CSP personnel to work between all processing areas as well as rotate to all shifts and work holidays and weekends. You will work with instrument management systems and other related technology.   Essential Job Functions - Follows proper procedure to clean and decontaminate instruments, trays, supplies, and equipment received from patient care areas. Reports any unsafe conditions, defective or missing instruments and/or equipment immediately to the supervisor or designee and removes such item(s) from processing or returning to service. Properly operates cleaning and sterilization equipment, such as, cart washers, sonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and heat-sealing. - Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department. - Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization. Monitors and documents according to procedure all required information for each sterilization load and sterilizer. - Required to participate in the department Quality Improvement Plan, as needed. Appropriately handles all sterilized items when placing them in storage and identify any breaks in the integrity of the package. Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined PAR levels of all supplies, instrument trays, and other items maintained in inventory. - Transports clean and soiled case carts between the operating rooms and Sterile Processing. Transports additional instrumentation as needed between Peri-operative Services and CSP areas. Maintains cleanliness and appropriate supply levels at workstations in all areas of department. - Follows organizational wide and unit specific safety, security and infection control standards. - Must successfully complete National or International Certification as Sterile Processing Technician (with 18 months of employment). After certification is obtained, independently maintain certification credentials through continuing educational credits or recertification testing. - Participates in required education programs, orientation and training courses to maintain competency in job skills, knowledge and equipment through such things as in-services, etc. - Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times, including confidential information of patients, according to administrative policies and applicable laws and regulations. Required Qualifications - High School graduate or equivalent - Must have knowledge of hospital equipment, supplies, surgical instrumentation, and medical terminology - Must be able to appropriately and effectively react to requests for emergency supplies - Must be a clear communicator  Preferred Qualifications - One year of working in Central Sterile Processing - Knowledge of hospital equipment, supplies, surgical instrumentation, and medical terminology - Basic computer skills Licenses/Certifications - Sterile Processing Certification required (CRCST or CSPDT) within 18 months of employment  Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 - Shift: Evening, 11pm-7:30am - Unit/Department: 377706, SPD- Mitchell - CBA Code: 743 Clerical Organizational Overview - Click here to learn more about UChicago Medicine - Click here to learn more about our benefits - Click here to explore other career opportunities at UChicago Medicine     Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.