Winfield, 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: Patient Flow Management, Vital Signs Collection, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Venipuncture, Immunizations
Winfield, 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: Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medical Procedures, Patient Interaction, Inventory Management
Palos Heights, Illinois, United States · On-site
$48/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: Wound care, Ostomy care, Patient assessment, Nursing diagnosis, Care planning
Palos Heights, Illinois, United States · On-site
$48/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: Patient Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Care Planning, Patient Education, Evidence-Based Practice
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$26/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: Customer service, Staff scheduling, Performance management, Data entry, Insurance verification
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$33/hr–$47/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: Clinical nutrition, Patient assessment, Nutrition therapy, Order writing, Evidence-based practice
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$39/hr–$53/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: Diagnostic ultrasound, Maternal-fetal medicine, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Patient care
Winfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$61/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, Nursing process, Medication administration, Pain management, Patient education
Wheaton, Illinois, United States · On-site
$37/hr–$59/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, Customer service, Documentation, Patient care
Wheaton, Illinois, United States · On-site
$37/hr–$59/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, Patient Care Planning, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
DeKalb, 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: Clinical education, ICU nursing, Staff development, Quality improvement, Evidence-based practice
DeKalb, 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: Clinical Practice, Education, Quality Improvement, Safety, Evidence-Based Practice
Glenview, Illinois, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$51/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: CT scanning, Patient safety, Diagnostic imaging, IV access, Contrast administration
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$48/hr–$72/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: Surgical pathology, Gross examination, Tissue dissection, Specimen handling, Cryostat sectioning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61/hr–$85/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: Clinical Pharmacy, Oncology, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacokinetics, Sterile Compounding
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58/hr–$84/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: Clinical pharmacy, Oncology pharmacy, Medication therapy management, Pharmacokinetics, Sterile compounding
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58/hr–$81/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: Clinical Pharmacy, Oncology, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacokinetics, Sterile Compounding
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/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 accounting, Claims processing, Medical billing, Denials management, Appeals
Woodridge, 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: Patient assessment, Nursing care coordination, Phone triage, Medication administration, Patient education
Mchenry, 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 support, Clerical duties, Medical records processing, Scheduling, Equipment maintenance
Winfield, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Medical Assistant supports physicians and nurses by facilitating efficient patient flow and performing clinical tasks like obtaining vital signs and assisting with procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, managing supplies, and ensuring patient confidentiality.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a current MA certification or eligibility to obtain one within six months. BLS/CPR certification is required, and 0-2 years of relevant experience is expected.
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 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 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.
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
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