Certified Medical Assistant Float-Multi Specialty North Region

Responsibilities

• Scheduled hours will vary and are dependent on the needs within the organization, must be flexible with scheduled start and end times with minimal notice to fill immediate staffing needs in various locations.
• Will support medical clinics throughout Northwestern Medicine and must be flexible to travel locally as needed.
• 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
• Required:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Non-Certified MAs or new graduates past six (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)
• Signed acknowledgement

Benefits

Additional Information

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week located on the Lake Forest hospital campus. Schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7a-5:30p (8 hour shift). Travel is required for this position to multiple NM sites: Grayslake, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glenview, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and Deerfield locations. Experience in lab draw, EKG's, rooming, vitals is a plus.** The Medical Assistant - Float reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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 Medical Assistant - Float 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. The Medical Assistant -Float will have varying schedules, start and end times, and work locations to support immediate staffing needs throughout NMG.

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