Medical Assistant-Primary Care Huntley Casual Days
About The Position
This casual Certified Medical Assistant position is based at Northwestern Medicine’s Huntley clinic and supports Primary Care, including Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. The role provides coverage as needed for team members’ vacation and sick leave. Clinic operations run Monday through Saturday; weekday shifts are eight hours and Saturday shifts run from 8 a.m. to noon. The listed schedule is 1.2 hours per week, or 0.03 FTE, and the job is a day shift. The Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care, and performing related administrative functions. The position helps maintain safe, clean patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The role follows Northwestern Medicine policies and procedures, its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to sit for 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 acknowledge during onboarding 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 examinations.
- Obtain and document vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly notify the provider and registered nurse of significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and prepare equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for subsequent patients, and prioritize tasks to help maintain clinic flow.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures under 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; 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 delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to colleagues, attend and 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- 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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
