Clinic Assistant-Primary Care

Job Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry and invites you to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you are within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits, from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, ensuring we take care of our employees.

• Under the supervision of a healthcare provider, assist with performing patient treatments.
• Perform basic tasks, screening procedures, and specimen collection.
• Screen for and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care performed.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain the examination area.
• May perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, billing, and patient registration.
• Present a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Refer to Scope of Practice Inventory for RN, LPN, MA and CA (RMG or NMG as indicated).

Required:

• One or more years of recent experience working as a clinic assistant in a physician office or hospital setting, or completion of a training program in a medically related field, or enrollment in a medically related college degree program with intent to enter the healthcare field.
• Basic Life Support Certification from an American Heart Association accredited source within 90 days if hired for The Health Network. Basic Life Support Certification is required effective day one if hired in the Academic Medical System (central region).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.