Medical Assistant-Cardiology McHenry 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 related administrative functions. The role helps maintain neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The position is based at the McHenry clinic, requires travel to the Huntley clinic as needed, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The Medical Assistant reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role supports specialty care and performs delegated procedures safely, effectively, and efficiently.
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).
- New medical assistant graduates within six months of graduation must submit a letter from their school or certifying body; non-certified medical assistants and graduates more than six months past graduation must submit a letter from the certifying body.
- Must complete one of the listed 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).
- Must 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, verifying identity with two identifiers, and preparing patients for examination.
- Obtain accurate vital signs; document the reason for visit; and update or confirm 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 and prepare exam rooms for the next patient, and prioritize tasks to support timely visits and patient flow.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures under established protocols, including electrocardiograms, 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 according to clinic guidelines; assist with ordering supplies; and dispose of expired items properly.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept and perform delegated responsibilities positively, 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 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.
- A wide 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
