Medical Assistant-Primary Care Woodstock Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Woodstock, IL

11d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a member of the Primary Care health care team at the Woodstock clinic, supporting physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff. The role facilitates efficient patient flow, assists with patient care activities, performs related administrative functions, maintains clean and safe patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift. Compensation is $19.13–$25.83 per hour.

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).
• If hired without the required certification, complete one of the listed 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 patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, confirming identity using two identifiers, and preparing patients for examinations.
• Obtain and document vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly report significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms to the provider and registered nurse.
• Anticipate and prepare equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms, respond to needs that expedite visits, and prioritize tasks to maintain 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, follow protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
• Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments; assist with supply orders; dispose of expired items correctly; and follow office opening and closing procedures.
• Accept delegated responsibilities, assist colleagues, participate in staff meetings, and communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the care team in person and by phone.
• Perform specialty-area delegated procedures safely, effectively, and efficiently, as well as other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with details available through its benefits information page.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED