Compassionate Clinic Assistant — Patient Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dundee Township (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinic Assistant to join our ambulatory care team. Under supervision, you will provide direct and indirect patient care, perform basic lab tasks, and support clerical duties to keep the physician office running smoothly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient interactions, and adherence to ethics and compliance standards. Prior clinic or hospital experience and BLS certification are preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• One or more years of recent experience working in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Basic Life Support Certification from an American Heart Association-approved source within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient treatments under supervision.
• Performs basic tasks, screening procedures and specimen collection.
• Documents patient care provided and maintains examination area.
• May perform clerical duties such as filing, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinic Assistant to join our ambulatory care team. Under supervision, you will provide direct and indirect patient care, perform basic lab tasks, and support clerical duties to keep the physician office running smoothly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient interactions, and adherence to ethics and compliance standards. Prior clinic or hospital experience and BLS certification are preferred; high school diploma required.