Medical Assistant Primary Care Full-time Days ($2,000 Sign on Bonus)

Medical Assistant Primary Care Full-time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Medical Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team primarily responsible for providing support to physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow through the clinic; maintaining neat, clean and safe patient care areas; promoting patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner; safeguarding patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assuring efficient patient flow through the site, assisting practitioner with medical and surgical procedures, providing high quality care, and functioning as an integral part of the patient care team.

Required : Candidate must have written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams. Within first six months of employment, will complete one of the following certifications after up to two test attempts. All Candidates / Incumbents : 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 6months, 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.

There is a $2,000 sign-on bonus available for this position for external candidates and candidates who have not worked at NM within the last year. Internal candidates and rehires within the last year are ineligible.