Medical Assistant-Pediatrics 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 by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role is based at the Glenview clinic in the Pediatrics specialty and is full time at 40 hours per week, with a Monday-through-Saturday schedule and day shifts. Pediatrics experience is preferred. The Medical Assistant helps ensure efficient patient flow, maintains neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The position 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 meeting eligibility requirements to sit for one of the listed certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- Obtain one of the listed medical assistant certifications 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
- Pediatrics experience.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
- One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
- Experience with an electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, verify identity using two identifiers, and prepare patients for examinations.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs; 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 prepare equipment and supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for subsequent patients, 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 directed CLIA-waived testing.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms, disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to 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, offer assistance to others, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team, both in the office 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 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
