Medical Assistant-Primary Care Huntley Full Time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care, and performing related administrative functions. The role helps maintain safe, clean patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time position at 38 hours per week at the Huntley Primary Care clinic (Internal Medicine & Pediatrics). The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., plus an occasional Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The job shift is listed as rotating. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current medical assistant certification or written proof of eligibility to take an accepted certification exam, and American Heart Association-accredited BLS/CPR certification. Employees must attain one of the specified medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, after up to two test attempts, and acknowledge this condition during onboarding. Required experience is zero to two years in a relevant role, along with strong computer skills. An accredited medical assistant training program, one to two years of ambulatory care experience, and electronic medical record experience are preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to take one of the listed certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- Attain one of the specified medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, after up to two test attempts, and sign an onboarding acknowledgment of this 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, confirming identity with two identifiers, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly notify the provider and registered nurse about significant vital-sign changes or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and set up equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for subsequent 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 provider-directed CLIA-waived testing.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms, disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to protocols, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory and monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
- Assist with ordering supplies and correctly dispose of expired items; follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Contribute to the patient care team, accept delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to colleagues, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team, in person and by telephone.
- 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
- A range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and 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
