Northwestern Memorial Hospital · 17 hours ago
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Full time Days Sign on Bonus Offered
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNorthwestern Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering world-class care and is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff. The role involves facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions to enhance patient satisfaction and safety.
Health Care
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
High school diploma or GED
Current certification in one of the below or must have written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
Signed acknowledgement during onboarding that certification must be attained within six (6) months, as a condition of employment
American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in a relevant role
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
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
$2,000 New Hire Sign-on Bonus Offered
Company
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is an academic medical center.
Founded in 1981Chicago, Illinois, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Nguyen
Co-Founder of Volunteer Services to Cardiology Department
Adewumni Sulaiman
ECMO Specialist
Recent News
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