Medical Assistant Medical Oncology Full time
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 Medical Assistant follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position is in Medical Oncology and includes supporting patient visits and specialty procedures. The Medical Assistant prepares patients and rooms, collects and documents relevant information, assists practitioners with procedures, and maintains clinic equipment, supplies, medications, and vaccines. The role also communicates with patients and the care team and performs other duties 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 take one of the five eligible certification exams: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA.
- Must obtain one of the listed medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts, and 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
- Facilitate efficient patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, identifying patients using two identifiers, and preparing them for examination.
- 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 for the next patient, and prioritize tasks to maintain clinic 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 equipment and instruments; assist with ordering supplies; dispose of expired items correctly; and follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to colleagues, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate appropriately with patients and the care team in person and by phone.
- Perform specialty-area delegated procedures safely, effectively, and efficiently, as described in the specialty practice addendum.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A wide 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
