Medical Assistant-Pediatrics Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Glenview, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team who supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role is responsible for maintaining clean and safe patient care areas, promoting patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguarding patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at the Glenview clinic. The schedule is Monday through Friday, plus a four-hour Saturday shift. Pediatrics experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification in an accepted medical assistant certification, or written proof of meeting eligibility requirements to take an eligible certification exam (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
Certification must be attained within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts; the employee must sign an onboarding acknowledgement of this 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.
Pediatrics experience.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, identify them using two identifiers, and prepare them for examination.
Obtain accurate vital signs according to organizational standards; document the reason for the visit; and update or confirm 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 for the next patient, and prioritize tasks to maintain 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 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 delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team, in person and by phone.
Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely, effectively, and efficiently, as well as other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.