Medical Assistant - OBGYN Full-time Days
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 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, values, Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position supports an OBGYN practice and performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. The Medical Assistant works as an integral member of the patient care team and performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to sit for one of the accepted certification exams: 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 as proof of eligibility; non-certified MAs and graduates more than six months past graduation must submit a letter from the certifying body.
- Complete one of the specified 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 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 patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, verifying identity with two identifiers, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Obtain and document vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly report significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms to the provider and registered nurse.
- Anticipate and prepare equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, respond to needs that expedite visits, 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 established protocols; participate in environmental safety rounds; and maintain vaccine and medication inventory.
- Monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines, assist with ordering supplies, dispose of expired items correctly, and follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate effectively with patients and the patient care team in person and by phone.
- Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- The company states that it offers competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement; details are available through its benefits information page.
- Loan forgiveness and lifecycle benefits are mentioned as part of the company’s employee support offerings.
- The company offers a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
