Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further

Maintain a safe and clean work environment Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested. Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment. Provide pre attending care for patients For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief c

Maintain a safe and clean work environment Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested. Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment. Provide pre attending care for patients For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief c

Position Highlights Position Medical Assistant / Patient Support Associate Location Lake Forest, IL Full Time/Part Time Full Time Hours Monday Friday, 7 00 AM 5 00 PM, Saturday 8 AM 12 PM shifts may vary depending on coverage and business needs Benefits In additional to medical, dentaland vision benefits Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $5000 a year) Limeade Wellness Program

Assures efficient patient flow through the site Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination. Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards. Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information. Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any si

Interviews patients and documents histories. Performs technical workups, patient histories and special testing (Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT, IOL Master / Ascans, Fundus Photos). Assists the physician with patient care, minor surgery, scribes. Communicates with patients

Assist surgical team during procedures that require the ability to stand for periods greater than 6 hours. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to take corrective action for themselves and other team members when there is a break in technique. Demonstrate fine motor skills and eye hand coordination necessary to handle small intricate surgica

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

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. Assures efficient patient flow through the site Escor

Performs all respiratory care procedures including patient assessments and implements treatment and therapies in accordance with department and hospital protocols and with in physician order. Implements and evaluates the plan of care related to respiratory procedures including but not limited to aerosol, secretion mobilization, and hyperinflation therapies. Provides care

Provide administrative support, including data analysis and reporting, membership rosters and list management; Communicate (both verbally and in writing) with a wide range of donors, departments, employees, vendors, physicians, board members and volunteers; and serve as a liaison on behalf of NMF to foster strong donor and working relationships; Utilize database to docume

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation. Supports patient/family/spiritual/cultural needs when assessing the patient and family needs for teaching; identifies the patient's learning level and readiness, and documents education record. Communicates changes in patients condition promptly. Utilizes appropriate nurs

Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately. Communicates with patient before procedure, explains risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort. Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results. Enters data such as type of scan, selects proper transducer and

Operates computered tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs. AA/EEO #NMDI Qualifications Required 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent. Must demonstrate thorough working knowledge of

Operates computered tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; produces radiographs. AA/EEO #NMDI #LI RW1 Qualifications Required 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent. Must demonstrate thorough working know