HCA's needed for weekend care

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work 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, our goal is to take care of our employees. This is a Full Time position at 36 hours per week for the Immediate Care Center located at the Glenview clinic. This would be 3, 12hr shifts from 7:45am-8:15pm with weekend and holiday coverage requirement. Floating to other clinics may be required. The Immediate Care Technician - Float 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 Immediate Care Technician Float supports physicians (MD) and advance practice providers (APP) by facilitating patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. maintaining neat, clean and safe patient care areas; safeguarding patient confidentiality.

Assures efficient patient flow through the site:

Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information.
Promptly informs the MD/APP of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
Assists MD/APP with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen. collection and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing, wound care, splinting, as directed by MD/APP.
Call-in or electronically send prescriptions as directed by the MD/APP.
Provides high quality care by:

Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
Participates in environmental safety rounds.
Maintains vaccine/medication inventory.
Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
Adheres to office opening and closing procedures.
Functions as an integral part of the patient care team and promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner:

Offers assistance to others.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone).
Float to all Immediate Care Clinics/Departments.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Medical Assistant:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) OR
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)

Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, or Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) certification
Strong computer skills.
Experience with electronic medical record.
College degree or interest in health care field preferred.
One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
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.
Northwestern 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.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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. 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.