Medical Assistant

Illinois State University; Normal, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits (health, dental, &/

Retirement options

Tuition waiver benefits

Paid holidays

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking a Medical Assistant to support nursing staff and healthcare providers within the Health Services department of Student Health Service. This on-site role emphasizes patient preparation, exams, and assisting with procedures in a college health setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with either active CMA certification or one year of relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or one year of related medical assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff and healthcare providers in patient care.
• Promote wellness and assist in exams, procedures, and patient prep.
• Maintain organized patient flow and accurate charting.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to rotate among clinics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Illinois Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Title: Medical Assistant
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Health Services

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant is to assist the nursing staff and healthcare providers promote wellness in treating illness and promote an optimal level of function in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice and the policies, procedures, and protocols of the Nursing Department and Student Health Service.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday and administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$19.73 per hour

Required Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Any one of the following:
• A. Current/valid State of Illinois Medical Assistant certification.
• B. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience and/or training which provided knowledge of clinical procedures and training in vital signs and patient prep for exams, sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment, and assisting with examinations and minor surgical procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Must have technical-manual dexterity.
• 2. Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• 3. Legible and accurate clerical skills.
• 4. Good judgment, knowledge, and level of maturity.
• 5. Good communication skills.
• 6. Flexibility and ability to rotate among clinics.
• 7. Ability to perform all aspects of the CMA role in a judicious, systematic manner to decrease any chance of error.
• 8. Demonstration of an aptitude to work in college health setting.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Functional Expectations

• 1. Ability to work quickly and accurately in order to maintain an organized patient flow through the office.
• 2. Ability to stand, walk, and/or kneel for long periods, ability to sit, hear, see, write, speak, and ability to use computers.
• 3. Ability to distinguish colors on a monitor.
• 4. Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small objects.
• 5. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
• 6. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
• 7. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Reference List

Optional Applicant Documents

• Certification of Retirement Annuity
• Current/valid medical assistant certification - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
If applicable, the Medical Assistant Certification must be submitted by the deadline date in order to qualify for the position. The certification can be uploaded under optional documents or submitted by one of the optional ways listed below.
DD214 (if applicable) may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the deadline on the posting in order to receive the maximum eligible points:
Fax: [phone], Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
This is a full-time position on an academic calendar. It will be subject to academic break lay-off (such as spring break, summer break, etc).
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].