Medical Assistant-Medical Oncology Part Time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position at the Grayslake Cancer Center, with travel to Lake Forest Hospital as needed. The Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care, and completing 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 Medical Assistant follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical-assistant credential, or written proof of eligibility to take one of the specified certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- New MA graduates within six months of graduation must submit a letter from their school or certifying body; non-certified MAs or graduates beyond six months must submit a letter from the certifying body.
- Attain 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).
- Sign an onboarding acknowledgment 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, confirming identity with two identifiers, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs, visit reasons, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly report significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms to the provider and registered nurse.
- Anticipate and prepare equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for subsequent patients, respond to needs that expedite visits, and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- 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 properly dispose of expired items.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept and perform delegated responsibilities positively, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the care team in person and by phone.
- Perform specialty-area delegated procedures safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- Northwestern Medicine describes a range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
