Medical Assistant-Cardiology McHenry Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • McHenry, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role is responsible for keeping patient care areas neat, clean, and safe; promoting patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions; and protecting patient confidentiality.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week at the McHenry clinic, with travel to the Huntley clinic as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Medical Assistant follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current certification in an eligible medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to take one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
• Certification must be attained within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts, in one of the listed credential programs: CMA through AAMA; RMA through AMT; NCMA through NCCT; CCMA through NHA; or NRCMA through NAHP.
• Signed 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, verifying identity using two identifiers, and preparing patients for examination.
• Obtain and document accurate vital signs; document the reason for visit and update or confirm allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
• Promptly inform the provider and registered nurse of significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
• Anticipate and prepare equipment or supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient, and prioritize tasks to maintain patient flow.
• Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures under established protocols, including ECGs, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, and provider-directed CLIA-waived testing.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms according to established protocols, including disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
• Participate in environmental safety rounds.
• Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines; assist with ordering supplies and dispose of expired items correctly.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED