Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care & Patient Flow

Northwestern Medicine group; DeKalb (IL); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses, facilitate patient flow, and perform related administrative tasks. You will promote patient satisfaction, maintain clean exam rooms, and assist with routine procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 0–2 years of relevant experience. You must obtain CMA/AMT/NCCT/NRCMA/CCMA within six months and demonstrate strong computer skills.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have current certification in CMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA; documentation as applicable.
• Within first six months, complete one of CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/ NRCMA certs.
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
• 0–2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assures efficient patient flow through the site: escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient, obtains vital signs, documents visit reason, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information; informs provider of changes; sets up equipment; prepares exam room; maintains patient flow.
• Assists practitioner with ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure trays setup, and CLIA-waived testing as directed by the Provider.
• Provides high quality care by stocking exam rooms, maintaining inventory, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, and adhering to opening/closing procedures.
• Interacts with patients and care team to support satisfaction and effective communication in person and by phone.
• Performs delegated procedures common to specialty area as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Conocimientos

Strong computer skills

Patient communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

MA certification eligibility within six months

Herramientas

EMR system experience

BLS/CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses, facilitate patient flow, and perform related administrative tasks. You will promote patient satisfaction, maintain clean exam rooms, and assist with routine procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 0–2 years of relevant experience. You must obtain CMA/AMT/NCCT/NRCMA/CCMA within six months and demonstrate strong computer skills.