Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Physician Assistant

• Perform daily clinical work in the outpatient/primary care setting in accordance with the Ambulatory Medical Assistant Scope of Practice
• Assist physicians and other staff under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse and/or Physician
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as directed by the delegating provider, depending on location
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, intradermal skin testing, topical medications, ophthalmic drops and nasal spray
• Perform ECGs, place Holter monitors and download telemetry data, depending on location
• Work with other staff to maximize clinic flow
• Intervene appropriately in emergency situations
• Document data and changes in the Electronic Medical Record
• Provide administrative assistance, including scheduling patient visits and basic check-in/check-out activities
• Obtain measurements, patient history and other intake information
• Stock and maintain the clinic area and order supplies as needed
• Apply chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection and sterilization protocols as required
• Direct High Level Disinfection scope cleaning according to defined processes, depending on location
• Complete trainings and education, including Healthcare Provider CPR
• Perform other assigned job functions

Medical Assistant

Therapist

• Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients
• Organize, perform and modify therapy programs based on thorough patient evaluation and best-practice methods
• Evaluate assigned patients for current or potential occupational-therapy-related problems
• Establish age-specific plans of care and functional goals
• Incorporate other disciplines, patients and families into treatment planning
• Re-evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify care plans as appropriate
• Assess educational needs and provide education to patients, families and caregivers
• Participate in clinics, rounds, meetings, in-services, process-improvement projects and conferences
• Collaborate with families, physicians, rehabilitation staff, nurse case managers and other stakeholders
• Maintain and upgrade knowledge in pediatric care
• Participate in student supervision/instruction and staff orientation
• Support organizational change initiatives
• Complete other assigned job functions

Medical Assistant

Occupational Therapist, NICU, PRN