Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Medical Assistant-Neurology Full Time Days $2,000 Sign On Bonus
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, Glenview, Illinois, United States, 60025
Medical Assistant-Neurology Full Time Days $2,000 Sign On Bonus
Salary range: $18.98 - $24.68 hourly.
Full Time position at Glenview clinic. 40 hours per week. Schedule Monday through Friday.
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
Description 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 clean and safe patient care areas; promoting patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner; and safeguarding patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Assure efficient patient flow through the site:
Escort patient to exam room, identify patient with 2 identifiers and prepare patient for examination.
Obtain accurate vital signs, per organization standards.
Document reason for visit and update/confirm allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information.
Promptly inform provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
Anticipate and set up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
Clean and prepare exam room for next patient.
Respond to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly.
Assist practitioner with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and CLIA waived testing as directed by provider.
Provide high quality care by:
Prepare and stock all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
Participate in environmental safety rounds.
Maintain vaccine/medication inventory.
Monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
Assist in ordering supplies and correctly dispose of all expired items.
Adhere 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.
Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner (see specialty practice addendum).
Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
Qualifications Required
Candidate must have written proof of meeting eligibility requirements for one of the five certified medical assistant exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA).
Within first six months of employment, will complete one of the following certifications after up to two test attempts:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) through the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
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.
All Candidates / Incumbents
High school diploma or GED.
American Heart Association accredited BLS/CPR certification.
Signed acknowledgement of certification requirement.
Strong computer skills.
Preferred
Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program.
One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
Experience with electronic medical record.
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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Full Time position at Glenview clinic. 40 hours per week. Schedule Monday through Friday.
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
Description 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 clean and safe patient care areas; promoting patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner; and safeguarding patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Assure efficient patient flow through the site:
Escort patient to exam room, identify patient with 2 identifiers and prepare patient for examination.
Obtain accurate vital signs, per organization standards.
Document reason for visit and update/confirm allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information.
Promptly inform provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
Anticipate and set up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
Clean and prepare exam room for next patient.
Respond to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly.
Assist practitioner with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and CLIA waived testing as directed by provider.
Provide high quality care by:
Prepare and stock all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
Participate in environmental safety rounds.
Maintain vaccine/medication inventory.
Monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
Assist in ordering supplies and correctly dispose of all expired items.
Adhere 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.
Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner (see specialty practice addendum).
Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
Qualifications Required
Candidate must have written proof of meeting eligibility requirements for one of the five certified medical assistant exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA).
Within first six months of employment, will complete one of the following certifications after up to two test attempts:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) through the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
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.
All Candidates / Incumbents
High school diploma or GED.
American Heart Association accredited BLS/CPR certification.
Signed acknowledgement of certification requirement.
Strong computer skills.
Preferred
Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program.
One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
Experience with electronic medical record.
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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