Clinic Assistant - Primary Care Full time Days
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. In a physician office setting, the CA performs a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Under physician 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 role involves interacting and communicating with patients and clinical staff in an ambulatory care environment.
Requirements
- At least one year 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 of entering the healthcare field.
- Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-accredited source within 90 days if hired for The Health Network; certification is required on day one if hired in the Academic Medical System (central region).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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 changes in patient condition and communicate those changes.
- Document patient care provided.
- Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain the examination area.
- Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, which may include filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, billing, and patient registration.
- Maintain a friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor and appearance.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
