Northwestern Medicine · 20 hours ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Full time Days Sign on Bonus Offered
259 E. Erie, Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.98/hr - $24.68/hrNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry focused on providing a patient-first approach. The Medical Assistant role involves supporting physicians and nurses, ensuring efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing administrative functions.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Assures efficient patient flow through the site:
Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination
Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards
Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information
Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms
Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit
Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient
Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly
Assists practitioner with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as:
Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing as directed by Provider
Provides high quality care by:
Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments
Participates in environmental safety rounds
Maintains vaccine/medication inventory
Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines
Assists in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all expired items
Adheres to office opening and closing procedures
Functions as an integral part of the patient care team and promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner:
Accepts and performs delegated responsibilities in a positive manner
Offers assistance to others
Attends and participates in staff meetings
Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone)
Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner (see specialty practice addendum)
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
High school diploma or GED
American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
Signed acknowledgement during onboarding that certification must be attained within 6 months, as a condition of employment
Strong computer skills
Preferred
Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program
One to two years of ambulatory care experience
Experience with electronic medical record
Benefits
$2,000 new hire sign on bonus offered
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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