Clinic Assistant - Primary Care Full time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Clinic Assistant (CA) reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This multi-skilled role performs a range of clinical and administrative duties in a physician office setting. Under a physician’s supervision and/or the direction of a licensed nurse, the CA provides direct and indirect patient care, performs laboratory and other testing, and may assist with clerical functions. The CA works as a team member when communicating and interacting with patients and clinical staff in the ambulatory care environment.

Requirements

• One or more years of recent experience as a clinic assistant in a physician office or hospital setting; or completion of a training program in a medically related field; or current enrollment in a medically related college degree program with the intent to enter the healthcare field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-accredited source within 90 days if hired for The Health Network; certification is required effective day one if hired in the Academic Medical System (central region).

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient treatments under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
• Perform basic tasks, screening procedures, and specimen collection.
• Screen for and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain the examination area.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, which may include filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, billing, and patient registration.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor and appearance.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED