Medical Assistant-Cardiology 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. The role facilitates efficient patient flow, assists with patient care activities, and performs related administrative functions. The Medical Assistant helps maintain neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in one of the accepted Medical Assistant credentials, or written proof of eligibility to sit for one of the five eligible 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 examinations.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly notify the provider and registered nurse about significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and set up equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient, respond to needs that expedite visits, and 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 provider-directed CLIA-waived testing.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms; disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to protocols; participate in environmental safety rounds; maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments; assist with supply orders; dispose of expired items; and follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Support the patient care team by accepting delegated responsibilities positively, offering assistance to others, attending and participating in staff meetings, and communicating appropriately and effectively with patients and the 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
- 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
