Medical Assistant Cardiology Full time
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team who supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing administrative functions. The role is responsible for maintaining clean and safe patient care areas, promoting patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguarding patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position supports the Cardiology specialty and performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. It is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The listed hourly salary range is $19.13–$25.83.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to sit for one of the eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- Attain one of the listed medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts, and sign an onboarding acknowledgment that certification must be attained within six months as a condition of employment.
- American Heart Association-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Zero to two years of experience in a relevant role.
- Strong computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
- One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
- Experience with an electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate efficient patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying identity with two identifiers, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Obtain and document vital signs, visit reasons, and updates or confirmations of allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly report significant vital-sign changes or acute symptoms to the provider and registered nurse.
- Anticipate and prepare equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, and prioritize tasks to support timely visits and patient flow.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures under established protocols, including ECGs, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure-tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing as directed by a provider.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms, disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines; assist with supply orders and dispose of expired items correctly.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Support the patient care team by accepting delegated responsibilities, assisting others, attending and participating in staff meetings, and communicating appropriately and effectively with patients and team members in person and by phone.
- Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
- Safeguard patient confidentiality and interact with patients professionally and in a friendly manner.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support 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
