Lead Medical Assistant-Urology McHenry Full Time Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week that requires travel between McHenry and Huntley clinics. Schedule is Monday through Friday.**The Lead Medical Assistant reflects the mission vision and values of NM 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 Lead Medical Assistant provides 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. This role leads the work of Medical Assistants and ensures efficient patient flow through the clinic maintains neat clean and safe patient care areas promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional friendly manner and safeguarding patient confidentiality.Under the direction of the Practice Manager this position regularly assigns instructs and checks the work of other medical assistants provides training and orientation of new employeesand identifies and helps resolve staff and operational issues.Responsibilities:Leads the work of Medical Assistants within the practice.Serves as a role model and resource to clinical staff.Provides training and orienting to all medical assistants and maintains training and orientation materials and records.Monitors and evaluates policies and procedures to suggest operational changes.Participates in conferences and meetings and represents the work unit on organizational initiativesEnsures efficient patient flow through the site:Escorts patient to exam room identifies patient prepares patient for examinationObtains vital signs.Documents reason for visit updates/confirms various relevant patient information (allergies smoking history pharmacy information).Informs 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 expedites visits maintains flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly.Assists practitioner with medical and surgical procedures:ElectrocardiogramVenipunctureImmunizationsSets up procedure traysSpecimen collection and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waived testing as directed by provider.Provides high quality care:Prepares and stocks exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instrumentsParticipates in environmental safety rounds.Maintains vaccine/medication inventory.Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments.Assists in ordering supplies and disposes expired items.Adheres to office opening and closing procedureMay perform other duties as assignedQualifications : Required:High school diploma or GED equivalent.Must meet one of the following requirements:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for State of employmentEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure in Illinois orA Medical Assistant (MA) with current certification in one of the 5 eligible certification bodies:Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT)National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) orNational Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) through the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.Strong computer skills.Two (2) years relevant clinical experience.Preferred:Bachelors degree.Additional Information : Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) 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.Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.BenefitsWe 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. Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Experience: years Vacancy: 1