The Women's Group of Northwestern was founded in 1989 as the city's first all-female medical practice specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. It is a premier, independent 16-provider practice with offices in Chicago (Mag Mile) and Northbrook. WGON prides itself on delivering exemplary patient service and care.
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and patient-friendly Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to assist with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients. The CMA assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of the exam rooms and equipment, and performing basic clinical skills. Being proactive and organized with a positive attitude will make this individual highly successful.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and maintaining organized patient flow.
- Performing patient intake: Vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
- Preparing patient for the exam based on the reason for the visit.
- Assisting physician with Ob/Gyn procedures.
- Performing necessary lab work and administering injections, urine pregnancy tests, and other waived tests.
- Maintaining a call back system for lab test results.
- Ensuring that all instruments and equipment are prepared for daily operation.
- Preparing patient charts.
- Scanning medical records into the EMR; using accuracy on all documentation.
- Maintaining medical and lab equipment and supplies.
- Maintaining accurate daily specimen reconciliation vs orders manifest.
- Following proper infection control techniques.
- Providing cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
- Participating in quality improvement projects.
- All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Current Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
- Two years’ experience working in an OB/Gyn physician office or outpatient hospital setting is required if there has been no formal medical office assistant training.
- Experience in CPT coding, ICD-10 coding and medical office forms preferred.
- Computer skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a caring and compassionate demeanor.
- Ability to use discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Must be able to resolve conflicts immediately with cooperation and positive attitude.
- Must conform to office protocol in all means and manner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- OB/GYN: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
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COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Location: In person