Clinical Admin Tech: Patient Care & Unit Liaison

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is hiring an Administrative Tech to support patient care units with reception, clerical tasks, and medical record functions. You will communicate with staff, patients, and families, and assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or current healthcare study, CPR/BLS certification, and a patient-oriented mindset. This full-time position offers stable hours and opportunities to grow within NM.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current student in a relevant field of study (Medical Assistant, EMT-B, Clinical Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician) or one year of health care experience.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.
• Additional languages and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care responsibilities, including vital signs, skin care, and personal care, considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Maintains patient rooms in a clean and neat manner, restocking areas as directed.
• Consistently demonstrates Hourly Rounding key behaviors.
• Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool and sputum) accurately and according to policy. Identifies and transports blood/blood components and specimens using appropriate blood borne pathogen precautions. Identifies drains and tubes, empties and records drainage.
• Follows standard precautions and CDH infection control policies and procedures consistently.
• Re-applies oxygen masks and cannulas; orally suctions patients.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards.
• Assists with patient admission, orients patients, and family to the room, assists patients with ambulation/positioning, prepares patients for discharge/transfer, and transports patients as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health care coursework or related study

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is hiring an Administrative Tech to support patient care units with reception, clerical tasks, and medical record functions. You will communicate with staff, patients, and families, and assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or current healthcare study, CPR/BLS certification, and a patient-oriented mindset. This full-time position offers stable hours and opportunities to grow within NM.