Medical Assistant - Oncology Infusion Galter, Casual, Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing 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 also follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This position is in Oncology Infusion at Galter and is scheduled for 8-hour day shifts. Compensation is $20.25 to $27.34 per hour. The position is classified as casual.
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 (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, 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
- Escort patients to exam rooms, identify them using two identifiers, and prepare them for examination.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs and visit information, including reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
- Promptly inform the provider and registered nurse of significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and set up equipment and supplies needed for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, and prioritize tasks to support 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 according to protocols, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments; assist with ordering supplies; and dispose of expired items correctly.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept and perform delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate effectively with patients and the 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
- A range of 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
