Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Certified Medical Assistant Float-Multi Specialty Full Time Days $2,000 Sign On
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Certified Medical Assistant Float-Multi Specialty Full Time Days $2,000 Sign On Bonus
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Certified Medical Assistant Float-Multi Specialty Full Time Days $2,000 Sign On Bonus
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Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital .
Overview This is a Full Time position (40 hours/week) located on the Lake Forest hospital campus. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (eight-hour shift). Travel is required to multiple Northwestern Medicine sites (Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glenview, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and Deerfield). Experience in lab draw, EKGs, rooming, and vitals is a plus.
Responsibilities
Scheduled hours will vary and are dependent on the needs within the organization, must be flexible with scheduled start and end times with minimal notice to fill immediate staffing needs in various locations.
Will support medical clinics throughout Northwestern Medicine and must be flexible to travel locally as needed.
Assures efficient patient flow through the site: Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with two 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 ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and/or 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.
Qualifications 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).
Accepted documentation:
New MA Graduates within six (6) months from date of graduation from an MA Program must submit: a letter from the school or a letter from the certifying body
Non-Certified MAs or new graduates past six (6) months from date of graduation from an MA program must submit: a letter from the certifying body
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) or
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)
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.
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.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
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
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Certified Medical Assistant Float-Multi Specialty Full Time Days $2,000 Sign On Bonus
role at
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital .
Overview This is a Full Time position (40 hours/week) located on the Lake Forest hospital campus. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (eight-hour shift). Travel is required to multiple Northwestern Medicine sites (Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glenview, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and Deerfield). Experience in lab draw, EKGs, rooming, and vitals is a plus.
Responsibilities
Scheduled hours will vary and are dependent on the needs within the organization, must be flexible with scheduled start and end times with minimal notice to fill immediate staffing needs in various locations.
Will support medical clinics throughout Northwestern Medicine and must be flexible to travel locally as needed.
Assures efficient patient flow through the site: Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with two 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 ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and/or 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.
Qualifications 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).
Accepted documentation:
New MA Graduates within six (6) months from date of graduation from an MA Program must submit: a letter from the school or a letter from the certifying body
Non-Certified MAs or new graduates past six (6) months from date of graduation from an MA program must submit: a letter from the certifying body
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) or
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)
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.
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.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
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
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