Medical Assistant-Ortho Crystal Lake 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 activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role helps maintain clean and safe patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant must follow Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with travel between the Crystal Lake and Huntley clinics. The Monday-through-Friday schedule consists of three 10-hour shifts and two 5-hour shifts. The position is a day job. Compensation is $19.13–$25.83 per hour. The Medical Assistant assists practitioners with procedures and performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. The role also helps maintain clinic equipment, instruments, supplies, medication and vaccine inventory, and exam-room readiness.
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).
- New medical assistant graduates within six months of graduation must provide a letter from their school or certifying body; non-certified medical assistants and graduates more than six months past graduation must provide a letter from the certifying body.
- Complete one of the specified 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 acknowledgement 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, verifying identity with two identifiers, and preparing patients for examination.
- Obtain and document vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information according to organizational standards.
- Promptly notify the provider and registered nurse of significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and set up supplies or equipment for visits; clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient; prioritize tasks to maintain patient flow.
- Assist practitioners with 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 and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines; assist with ordering supplies and dispose of expired items properly.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Support the patient care team by accepting delegated responsibilities, offering assistance to others, attending and participating in staff meetings, and communicating 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
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
