Ambulatory Clinic Assistant: Clinical & Admin Support

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinic Assistant to join our physician office team. The CA provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision, performs basic testing, and may assist with clerical tasks in an ambulatory setting.

This role supports a friendly, efficient clinic environment, screens patients, documents care, maintains equipment, and coordinates scheduling and registration. A high school diploma is required and Basic Life Support certification is needed within 90 days.

Qualifications

• One or more years recent experience working as a clinic assistant in a physician office or hospital setting; or completion of a training program in a medically related field; or currently enrolled in a medically related college degree program with an intent of entering the healthcare field
• Basic Life Support Certification from an American Heart Association accredited source within 90 days if being hired for The Health Network. Basic Life Support Certification is required effective day one if being hired in the Academic Medical System (central region).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of healthcare provider, assists with performing patient treatments.
• Performs basic tasks, screening procedures and specimen collection.
• Screens for and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination area.
• May perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, billing, and patient registration.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinic Assistant to join our physician office team. The CA provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision, performs basic testing, and may assist with clerical tasks in an ambulatory setting.

This role supports a friendly, efficient clinic environment, screens patients, documents care, maintains equipment, and coordinates scheduling and registration. A high school diploma is required and Basic Life Support certification is needed within 90 days.