Medical Assistant-Internal Medicine Full Time Days
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 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 reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at the Deerfield clinic. The schedule is Monday and Tuesday, 7:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday, 7:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of meeting eligibility requirements to take 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 sign an onboarding acknowledgment 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 examination.
- Obtain and document vital signs, reason for visit, and updates or confirmations of allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
- Promptly inform the provider and registered nurse about significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and prepare equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms between 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 protocols, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments; assist with ordering supplies; dispose of expired items correctly; and follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Support the patient care team by accepting delegated responsibilities, assisting colleagues, attending staff meetings, and communicating effectively with patients and team members 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 employees’ 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
