Medical Assistant- Orthopedics Full Time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. As a member of the health care team, the Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing administrative functions. The role also includes maintaining safe and clean patient care areas, promoting patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguarding patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant escorts and prepares patients for examination; verifies patient identity; obtains and documents vital signs and visit information; reports significant changes to providers and registered nurses; and prepares rooms and equipment. The position assists with medical and surgical procedures, maintains supplies and equipment, and performs procedures delegated within the specialty area. The role also includes communicating with patients and the care team, participating in staff meetings and safety activities, and carrying out other assigned duties.
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 listed certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- 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 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 accurate vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
- Promptly inform the provider and registered nurse about significant vital-sign changes or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and prepare equipment and supplies for visits; clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient; 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 CLIA-waived testing as directed by a provider.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms, disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor equipment and instruments; assist with ordering supplies; and dispose of expired items appropriately.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept delegated responsibilities, offer assistance to others, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team, both 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
- Lifecycle benefits
- A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and 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
