Medical Assistant - ENT Clinic Full time Days

Job Description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (1-hour lunch)

Responsibilities

• Accurately identifies patients with 2 identifiers and prepares them for examination.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
• Prompts providers and nurses about significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms.
• Anticipates and sets up necessary equipment or supplies for patient visits.
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms for the next patient.
• Assists practitioners with medical and surgical procedures as per established protocols.
• Prepares and stocks exam rooms according to established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
• Maintains vaccine and medication inventories.
• Maintains and monitors equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
• Orders supplies and properly disposes of expired items.
• Follows office opening and closing procedures.
• Interacts professionally and courteously with patients and the patient care team.
• Performs delegated responsibilities in a positive manner.
• Offers assistance to others.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team.
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current certification in one of the following or written proof of meeting eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA).
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• One to two years of ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record preferred.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check: Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.