MEDICAL ASSISTANT-MEDICAL ONCOLOGY FULL TIME DAYS $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Company: Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a
difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first
approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare
industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the
opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter
where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At
Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive
benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k)
matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located at Lake
Forest Hospital. Schedule is Monday through Friday, flexible hours
from 7:30a-5:00p.**
The Medical Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of
Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics
and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant
policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and
accreditation standards.
The Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team primarily
responsible for providing support to physicians, nurses, and other
licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow,
assisting with various patient care activities, and performing
related administrative functions. The Medical Assistant is
responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow through the clinic;
maintaining neat, clean and safe patient care areas; promoting
patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a
professional, friendly manner; safeguarding patient
confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Assures efficient patient flow through the site:
- 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.
- Assists 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.
- Provides high quality care by:
- Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by
following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing
equipment and instruments.
- Participates in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintains vaccine/medication inventory.
- Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments according to
clinic guidelines.
- Assists in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all
expired items.
- Adheres to office opening and closing procedures.
- Functions as an integral part of the patient care team and
promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a
professional, friendly manner:
- Accepts and performs delegated responsibilities in a positive
manner.
- Offers assistance to others.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- 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.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or
Manager Qualifications
Required:
- Candidate must have written proof of meeting candidate
eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible
certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
- Accepted documentation:
- New MA Graduates within 6 months from date of graduation from
an MA Program must submit: a letter from the school or a letter
from the certifying body
- Non-Certified MAs or new graduates past 6 months from date of
graduation from an MA program must submit: a letter from the
certifying body
- Within first six months of employment, will complete one of the
following certifications after up to two test attempts:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association
of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical
Technologists (AMT) or
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
through the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
All Candidates/Incumbents:
- High school diploma or GED.
- American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support
(BLS/CPR) certification.
- Signed acknowledgement during onboarding that certification
must be attained within 6months, as a condition of employment
- Strong computer skills Preferred:
- Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training
program.
- One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
- Experience with electronic medical record.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer 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.
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