Medical Assistant Breast Surgery Full time Sign-on Bonus offered

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Geneva, IL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant 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 helps maintain clean and safe patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to sit for an eligible certification exam; certification must be attained within the first six months of employment after up to two test attempts.
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

Escort patients to exam rooms, verify identity using two identifiers, and prepare patients for examinations.
Obtain and document vital signs, reason for visit, 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 exam rooms between patients, and prioritize tasks to maintain patient flow.
Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures, including ECGs, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing as directed.
Prepare and stock exam rooms; disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to protocols.
Participate in environmental safety rounds and 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.
Communicate effectively with patients and the patient care team in person and by phone.
Accept delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to others, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely and efficiently, along with other assigned duties.