Certified Medical Assistant Pediatric Outpatient Full-time Days at Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL, United States

Job description

• **Please note: This position requires High School Diploma or equivalent, Medical Assistant Certification and CPR – Basic Life Support.**
• The The Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
• The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a multi-skilled worker who assumes a wide range of clinical and administrative roles within the physician office setting. Under the supervision of a Physician and/or the direction of a licensed nurse, the CMA provides direct and indirect patient care, performs laboratory and other testing, and may assist with clerical functions. The CMA serves as a key team player when interacting and communicating with patients and/or clinical staff in the ambulatory care environment.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of healthcare provider, assists with performing patient treatments
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination area
• May perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, billing, and patient registration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR – Basic Life Support
• Associate’s Degree
• Proficient in a second language

Skills

Required

• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR – Basic Life Support

Preferred

• Proficient in a second language

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.
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