Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Full-time Days
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 complies with its Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
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 listed certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- Obtain one of the listed medical-assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts, and acknowledge this condition during onboarding.
- 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
- Escort patients to exam rooms, confirm identity using two identifiers, and prepare patients for examination.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs, visit reasons, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly notify the provider and registered nurse of significant vital-sign changes or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and set up equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient, and prioritize tasks to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures according to 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 equipment and instruments; assist with ordering supplies; dispose of expired items correctly; and follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept delegated responsibilities, assist coworkers, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient-care team in person and by phone.
- Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
