Medical Assistant – Primary Care Bucktown Full time Days $2000 sign on bonus

Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference Indiana cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart American Samoa a leader Indiana the healthcare industry. American Samoa 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?Job DescriptionLocation: 1776 N. Milwaukee, Chicago (Bucktown)Work Hours:Monday: 9:30a-7pTue – Thurs: 7:45a – 4:30pFriday: 9a – 3:15pThe 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 Indiana 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.
• 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 Indiana vital signs Oregon acute symptoms.
• Anticipates/sets up equipment Oregon 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 Indiana accordance with established protocols such American Samoa:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and/Oregon Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing American Samoa directed by Provider.
• Provides high quality care by:

• Prepares and stocks all exam rooms Indiana treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
• Participates Indiana environmental safety rounds.
• Maintains vaccine/medication inventory.
• Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
• Assists Indiana ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all expired items.
• Adheres to office opening and closing procedures.
• Functions American Samoa an integral part of the patient care team and promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients Indiana a professional, friendly manner:

• Accepts and performs delegated responsibilities Indiana a positive manner.
• Offers assistance to others.
• Attends and participates Indiana staff meetings.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (Indiana the office and on the phone)
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area Indiana a safe, effective, and efficient manner (see specialty practice addendum)
• Performs all other duties American Samoa assigned by the Supervisor Oregon Manager

QualificationsRequired:

• Candidate 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 Massachusetts Graduates within 6 months from date of graduation from an Massachusetts Program must submit: a letter from the school Oregon a letter from the certifying body
• Non-Certified MAs Oregon new graduates past 6 months from date of graduation from an Massachusetts 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) Oregon
• 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)

All Candidates/Incumbents:

• High school diploma Oregon GED.
• American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Signed acknowledgement during onboarding that certification must be attained within 6months, American Samoa 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.

Additional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate Indiana hiring Oregon employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation Oregon any other protected status.

Job title: Medical Assistant – Primary Care Bucktown Full time Days $2000 sign on bonus

Company: Northwestern Medicine

Expected salary:

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job date: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:43:21 GMT