Clinic Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

The Northwestern Medicine Clinic Assistant in Physical Medicine supports both clinical and administrative tasks in a physician office, under supervision, providing direct and indirect patient care and assisting with testing.

The role requires 1+ year clinic experience or related training, BLS certification, and a high school diploma; associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a full-time day-shift position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year or more of recent clinic assistant experience or equivalent training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days after hire or day one in Academic Medical System.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing patient treatments under supervision.
• Conduct basic tasks, screening procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to staff.
• Document patient care and maintain records.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, reorder/stock/clean/troubleshoot.
• Keep examination area clean and organized.
• Perform clerical duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, billing, patient registration.
• Provide a friendly, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Refer to Scope of Practice Inventory for RN, LPN, MA and CA as indicated.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical support

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Northwestern Medicine Clinic Assistant in Physical Medicine supports both clinical and administrative tasks in a physician office, under supervision, providing direct and indirect patient care and assisting with testing.

The role requires 1+ year clinic experience or related training, BLS certification, and a high school diploma; associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a full-time day-shift position with competitive benefits.