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Certified Medical Assistant Pediatric Outpatient Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Winfield, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 1, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

The posting calls this a multi-skilled role, clinical and administrative. Which side are you stronger on?

What they are checking: The posting uses that phrase, and an honest answer tells you what training they need.

Full time days at Winfield. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the schedule and location the posting states.

What would you do

What is different about rooming a child compared with an adult?

What they are checking: The posting is pediatrics, and the whole encounter works differently.

How do you help a frightened child through something they do not want?

What they are checking: The daily reality of pediatric support work, and the manner is the skill.

You notice a change in a child's condition. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting names monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition.

How do you talk to a parent who is anxious and asking you clinical questions?

What they are checking: The edge of the role, and knowing it protects everyone.

About the work

Tell me about your medical assistant certification and your current BLS.

What they are checking: The posting puts both requirements in bold at the top, so they are confirmed first.

Walk me through collecting a specimen from a young child.

What they are checking: The posting names basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.

How do you keep the exam area and equipment ready through a busy clinic?

What they are checking: The posting names maintaining equipment and supplies including reordering, stocking and cleaning.

How do you document the care you gave so the record is useful?

What they are checking: The posting names documenting patient care given.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

**Please note: This position requires High School Diploma or equivalent, Medical Assistant Certification and CPR – Basic Life Support.** The The Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics 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 Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a multi-skilled worker who assumes a wide range of clinical and administrative roles within the physician office setting. Under the supervision of a Physician and/or the direction of a licensed nurse, the CMA provides direct and indirect patient care, performs laboratory and other testing, and may assist with clerical functions. The CMA serves as a key team player when interacting and communicating with patients and/or clinical staff in the ambulatory care environment. Responsibilities: • Under the supervision of healthcare provider, assists with performing patient treatments • Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given • Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination area • May perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, billing, and patient registration. Required: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Medical Assistant Certification • CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: • Associate’s Degree • Proficient in a second language 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. Background Check 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. Benefits 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. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.