Medical Assistant Dermatology Casual

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Naperville, IL

2h•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is part of the healthcare team and supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care, and completing related administrative functions. The role helps ensure efficient clinic operations, maintains clean and safe 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, policies, procedures, 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 take one of the listed certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
Obtain 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

Escort patients to exam rooms, identify them using two identifiers, and prepare them for examination.
Obtain accurate vital signs and document the reason for the visit; update or confirm allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
Promptly inform the provider and registered nurse about significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
Anticipate and set up equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for subsequent patients, and prioritize tasks to support 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 established protocols.
Participate in environmental safety rounds; maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor equipment and instruments; assist with ordering supplies; and dispose of expired items correctly.
Follow office opening and closing procedures.
Accept delegated responsibilities positively, 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 assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.