Clinic Assistant - Endocrinology

Northwestern Medicine; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Clinic Assistant to perform a mix of clinical and administrative duties in a physician office setting. Under supervision, the CA will assist with patient treatments, collect specimens, document care, and help maintain the exam area.

The role emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and staff, with certification requirements including BLS and a high school diploma; (preferred) an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or within 90 days if hired for NM network.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient treatments under supervision.
• Perform basic screening procedures and specimen collection.
• Document patient care and maintain records.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and exam area.
• Carry out clerical duties such as scheduling, data entry, and registration as needed.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical-related training program

Enrolled in a medically related college degree program

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

The Clinic Assistant (CA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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 Clinic Assistant (CA) is a multi-skilled worker who assumes a wide range of clinical and administrative roles within the physician office setting. Under the supervision of a Physician and/or the direction of a licensed nurse, the CA provides direct and indirect patient care, performs laboratory and other testing, and may assist with clerical functions. The CA serves as a key team player when interacting and communicating with patients and/or clinical staff in the ambulatory care environment.

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.
• Refer to Scope of Practice Inventory for RN, LPN, MA and CA (RMG or NMG as indicated)

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

NorthwesternMedicine Career Page

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.