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Clinic Assistant - Endocrinology

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

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to switch between front desk work and clinical work in the same shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can move between registration, scheduling and patient care without losing track of details.

Tell me about a time a nurse or provider gave you feedback. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they accept supervision well, since a CA works under the direction of physicians and nurses.

What would you do

A patient tells you during rooming that they have been dizzy and shaky all morning. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice possible hypoglycemia and report changes in condition, as the posting requires.

How do you keep from going beyond your scope when a patient asks you to adjust their insulin dose or explain a lab result?

What they are checking: Whether they know a clinic assistant's limits and redirect clinical questions to the provider or nurse.

The supply room is out of glucometer strips and the provider needs one for the next patient. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they manage reordering and stocking ahead of time and solve problems quickly when supplies run out.

A patient is frustrated about a long wait and starts raising their voice at check-in. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they use service recovery to calm the situation and keep the clinic running.

How would you help a patient who seems confused about how to use a new glucose meter?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer basic help within scope and loop in the nurse for formal teaching.

About the work

In an endocrinology clinic, many patients have diabetes. What do you check or ask during rooming that would help the provider?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the specialty enough to gather useful information like glucose readings and medication changes.

How do you do a point-of-care glucose or A1c test, and what would make you tell the nurse right away?

What they are checking: Whether they can perform screening tests correctly and recognize values that need immediate attention.

How do you document the care you gave so the next person can pick up where you left off?

What they are checking: Whether they chart clearly and on time, since documentation is a listed duty in this role.

How do you clean and maintain the exam room and equipment between patients?

What they are checking: Whether they follow infection control routines consistently, even when the clinic is busy.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Clinic Assistant (CA) 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 Clinic Assistant (CA) 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 CA provides direct and indirect patient care, performs laboratory and other testing, and may assist with clerical functions. The CA 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 tasks, screening procedures and specimen collection. • Screens for 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. • Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. • Refer to Scope of Practice Inventory for RN, LPN, MA and CA (RMG or NMG as indicated) Required : • One or more years recent experience working as a clinic assistant in a physician office or hospital setting; or completion of a training program in a medically related field; or currently enrolled in a medically related college degree program with an intent of entering the healthcare field • Basic Life Support Certification from an American Heart Association accredited source within 90 days if being hired for The Health Network. Basic Life Support Certification is required effective day one if being hired in the Academic Medical System (central region). • High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred : • Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree 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.

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