Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Part-time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is part of the health care team and supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, 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 adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a 0.75 FTE position working 30 hours per week. The likely schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with work at the South Elgin and St. Charles locations and participation in the Saturday rotation in St. Charles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to take an eligible certification exam from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA.
- Complete one of the listed medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), or NRCMA (NAHP).
- 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, 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 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 for subsequent patients, respond to needs that expedite visits, and prioritize tasks to maintain patient flow.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures according to 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; participate in environmental safety rounds; and maintain vaccine and medication inventory.
- Monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines, assist with ordering supplies, dispose of expired items correctly, and follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept and perform delegated responsibilities positively, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate effectively with patients and the patient care team in person and by phone.
- Perform procedures delegated for 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
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
