Certified Medical Assistant — Patient-Centered Care Pro

Northwestern Medicine; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join a physician office team. The CMA will provide direct and indirect patient care under a physician and RN/LPN direction, perform lab testing, and assist with clerical functions while maintaining a high standard of patient interaction.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking histories, preparing for procedures, documenting vitals and medications, and supporting continuous improvement within a busy ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of recent experience as Medical Assistant in a physician office.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of MA experience or completion of an accredited MA program.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required.
• Phlebotomy class or equivalent experience; basic computer skills; English communication.
• New graduates must obtain certification/registration within 1 year from hire date; CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA or IL RN/LPN can substitute.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision.
• Performs lab tests and assists with clerical tasks.
• Maintains patient safety and prepares patients for procedures.
• Documents medical histories, meds, and vital signs.
• Explains procedures and reinforces patient education.
• Participates in team communication and care coordination.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Phlebotomy

BLS/CPR

EHR/Practice mgmt systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assisting Program completion

CMA certification or IL RN/LPN in lieu

Tools

Practice management systems

Electronic health records

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join a physician office team. The CMA will provide direct and indirect patient care under a physician and RN/LPN direction, perform lab testing, and assist with clerical functions while maintaining a high standard of patient interaction.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking histories, preparing for procedures, documenting vitals and medications, and supporting continuous improvement within a busy ambulatory setting.