Medical Assistant General IM Full time Days

The Medical Assistant reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Medicine adheres to the organizations 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 :

• Assures efficient patient flow through the site :

Escorts patient to exam room identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination.

Electrocardiogram (ECG) venipuncture immunizations setting up procedure trays specimen collection and / or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing as directed by Provider.

Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.

Accepts and performs delegated responsibilities in a positive manner.

Qualifications : Required :

New MA Graduates within 6 months from date of graduation from an MA Program must submit : a letter from the school or a letter from the certifying body

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

All Candidates / Incumbents :

Preferred :

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility :  Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1