Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Vital signs, Venipuncture, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Immunizations, Specimen collection
Mokena, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$26/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Customer Service, Patient Registration, Insurance Verification, Medical Terminology, Payment Collection
Orland Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$64/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Triage, Clinical Documentation
Orland Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$64/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Triage, Clinical Documentation
Orland Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$27/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Schedule Management, Patient Advocacy, Customer Service, Electronic Medical Records, Medical Terminology
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$63/hr–$82/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Neurocritical Care, Patient Diagnosis, Patient Management, Physical Examinations, Medication Prescription
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Direct Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Phlebotomy, EKG, Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Care, Phlebotomy, EKG, Vital Signs Monitoring, Basic Life Support
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Care, Phlebotomy, EKG, Vital Signs Monitoring, Basic Life Support
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Direct Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Phlebotomy, EKG, Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, EKG, Phlebotomy, Basic Life Support
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Phlebotomy, EKG, Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Telemetry Monitoring, ECG Interpretation, Arrhythmia Identification, Patient Care, Basic Life Support
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Telemetry monitoring, ECG interpretation, Arrhythmia identification, Patient surveillance, Basic Life Support
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Nursing Process, Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Clinical Competence, Interpersonal Skills
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$34/hr–$55/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Nursing Process, Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Clinical Evaluation, Interpersonal Skills
Mchenry, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58/hr–$75/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Care, Diagnosis, Physical Examinations, Medication Prescription, Patient Education
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$63/hr–$82/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Thoracic Surgery, Surgical First Assisting, Patient Diagnosis, Patient Management, CT Scan Interpretation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$40/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Interfaith Spiritual Care, Pastoral Care, Ethical Decision Making, Crisis Intervention, Medical Documentation
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$36/hr
Company Description 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…
Skills: Patient Care, Athletic Training, Clinical Evaluation, Treatment Modalities, Patient Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and nurses to ensure efficient patient flow. Key duties include obtaining vital signs, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and BLS/CPR certification, with proof of eligibility for a recognized MA certification exam. A certification (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or NRCMA) must be obtained within six months of employment.
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. Ready to join our quest for better?
The Medical Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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 Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team primarily responsible for providing 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. The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow through the clinic; maintaining neat, clean and safe patient care areas; promoting patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner; safeguarding patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
Preferred:
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 (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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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.
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the academic medical center. Sharing a commitment to superior quality, academic excellence and patient safety, the organizations within Northwestern Medicine comprise a combined workforce of more than 33,000 among clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty and medical students. Northwestern Medicine is comprised of more than 200 locations throughout the region, with five Northwestern Medicine hospitals ranked among “America's Best” by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026, our legacy of better medicine continues. What makes us better, makes you better.®
Offices: 251 E Huron St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 300 Randall Road, Geneva, Illinois 60134, US · 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield, Illinois 60190, US · 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, US · 1 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, US
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the academic medical center. Sharing a commitment to superior quality, academic excellence and patient safety, the organizations within Northwestern Medicine comprise a combined workforce of more than 33,000 among clinical and administrative staff, medical and science faculty and medical students. Northwestern Medicine is comprised of more than 200 locations throughout the region, with five Northwestern Medicine hospitals ranked among “America's Best” by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026, our legacy of better medicine continues. What makes us better, makes you better.®
Offices: 251 E Huron St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 300 Randall Road, Geneva, Illinois 60134, US · 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield, Illinois 60190, US · 660 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, US · 1 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, US
