Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care & Patient Flow

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

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at Northwestern Medicine supports physicians, nurses and the health care team by streamlining patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and performing essential clinical and administrative tasks. You will assist with ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, specimen collection, and basic lab tests as directed by the provider.

We seek candidates with a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 0–2 years of related experience who are able to handle confidential information and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certification must be obtained within six months of employment.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient flow and prepares exam rooms.
• Performs ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, and specimen collection as directed.
• Maintains clean, safe patient care areas and inventories supplies.
• Communicates effectively with patients and care team.
• Supports staff during visits and prioritizes tasks for efficient workflow.

Skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

The Medical Assistant at Northwestern Medicine supports physicians, nurses and the health care team by streamlining patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and performing essential clinical and administrative tasks. You will assist with ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, specimen collection, and basic lab tests as directed by the provider.

We seek candidates with a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 0–2 years of related experience who are able to handle confidential information and