Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Part-time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. As a member of the health care team, the Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by helping maintain efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role also helps keep patient care areas neat, clean, and safe; promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions; and safeguards patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to take one of the listed certification exams: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA.
- Complete an accepted medical assistant certification within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts, and acknowledge during onboarding 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
- Support efficient patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, identifying them using two identifiers, and preparing them for examination.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs according to organizational standards; 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 set up equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for subsequent patients, and prioritize tasks to support timely visits and patient flow.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures under established protocols, including ECGs, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing as directed by a provider.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms; disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to established protocols; and 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 delegated responsibilities positively, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate appropriately and 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Additional 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
