Medical Assistant

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC in Illinois is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical support under physicians or providers. You will prepare exam rooms, take vitals, collect patient histories, perform phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, and assist in triage.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED; licensure or certification is required in the relevant area. CPR certification and 2 years experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Licensure or certification in the area of expertise is necessary.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies.
• Record patient vital signs and histories accurately.
• Perform clinical procedures: blood draws, EKGs, injections.
• Triaging calls and presenting information to providers.

Skills

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Adherence to protocols

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Licensure or certification in area of expertise

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team, providing essential clinical support under the supervision of physicians or licensed providers. The position involves preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs and patient histories, performing clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and injections, as well as triaging calls and communicating test results accurately to providers.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning, preparing, and stocking exam rooms
• Recording patient vital signs and histories accurately
• Performing clinical procedures like blood draws, EKGs, and injections
• Triaging patient calls and presenting relevant information to providers

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• No prior experience required; licensure or certification in area of expertise is necessary
• Preferred: at least 2 years of experience and CPR certification

Key Skills:

clinical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, adherence to protocols, and ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.