Medical Assistant Certification Pending- Orthopedics Hand Clinic Full Time Days
About The Position
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 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, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The position is in the Orthopedics Hand Clinic and is a full-time, day-shift role. The Medical Assistant must provide written proof of eligibility to take an approved certification exam and attain an accepted medical assistant certification within the first six months of employment, after up to two test attempts. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, AHA-accredited BLS/CPR certification, strong computer skills, and acknowledgement during onboarding that certification must be attained within six months. The stated hourly compensation range is $19.13 to $25.83.
Requirements
- Written proof of eligibility to take one of the five eligible certification exams: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA. Accepted documentation varies by graduate status and time since graduation, as described in the posting.
- Attain one of the listed medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, after up to two test attempts: CMA through AAMA; RMA through AMT; NCMA through NCCT; CCMA through NHA; or NRCMA through NAHP.
- High school diploma or GED.
- American Heart Association-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Signed onboarding acknowledgement that certification must be attained within six months as a condition of employment.
- 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 them for examinations.
- 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 notify 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 subsequent patients, and prioritize tasks to keep visits moving efficiently.
- 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 the provider.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms, following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
- Participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory and monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
- Assist with ordering supplies and dispose of expired items correctly.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept and perform delegated responsibilities positively, offer assistance to others, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support 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
