Medical Assistant - Endocrinology Full-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 facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care, 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 position is in Endocrinology and includes performing delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. It is a full-time day-shift role. The listed hourly compensation range is $19.13 to $25.83.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to sit for an eligible certification exam (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- If certification has not yet been attained, complete one of the listed medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts; 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
- Facilitate efficient patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, identifying patients using two identifiers, preparing them for examination, and prioritizing tasks to maintain clinic flow.
- Obtain accurate vital signs according to organizational standards; document the reason for the 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 or supplies needed for visits, and clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient.
- 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 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 and perform delegated responsibilities positively, assist colleagues, 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
- Lifecycle benefits
- 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
