Medical Assistant-Internal Medicine (Laboratory) Full Time Days $2,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Description

This is a Full Time, day shift position at 40 hours per week located at the Deerfield clinic for our lab. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45am-4:45pm.

Responsibilities

• Accurately escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination.
• Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards.
• Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information.
• Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
• Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
• Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient.
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Aids practitioner with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as: Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing as directed by Provider.
• Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
• Maintains vaccine/medication inventory.
• Maintains neat, clean and safe patient care areas.
• Ensures efficient patient flow through the clinic.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone).
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner (see specialty practice addendum).

Qualifications

• Candidate must have written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Candidate must have an American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• All Candidates/Incumbents: High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred.
• One to two years of ambulatory care experience is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record is preferred.

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: 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.