Medical Assistant-Family Medicine Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Gurnee, IL

1h•$19 - $26•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 efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role is responsible for maintaining neat, 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, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at the Gurnee clinic, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation is $19.13 to $25.83 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements to take an eligible certification exam (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
New Medical Assistant graduates within six months of graduation must submit a letter from their school or certifying body; non-certified Medical Assistants or graduates more than six months past graduation must submit a letter from the certifying body.
Complete one of the listed 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

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 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 the next patient, 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 CLIA-waived testing as directed by the provider.
Prepare and stock exam rooms, disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to established protocols, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines; assist with ordering supplies; dispose of expired items correctly; and 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, both in the office 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.