Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase & incentive

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time hours at Lake Forest Hospital Cancer Center. The role involves supporting physicians and nurses, managing patient flow, and performing clinical and administrative tasks with a focus on quality patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with ECGs and venipuncture, and maintaining equipment and vaccines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• MA program completion or CMA/MA certification eligibility within six months (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA/NRCMA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist with ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, and basic procedures.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and monitor equipment/inventory.
• Support physicians, nurses, and other staff in patient care activities.
• Communicate with patients and care team to promote satisfaction.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

CMA/MA certification eligibility within 6 months (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA/NRCMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time hours at Lake Forest Hospital Cancer Center. The role involves supporting physicians and nurses, managing patient flow, and performing clinical and administrative tasks with a focus on quality patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with ECGs and venipuncture, and maintaining equipment and vaccines.