Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and clinical operations in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The role requires collecting vital signs, assisting with exams, and ensuring clean, ready exam rooms.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant program credential or equivalent clinical experience, with BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 1 year clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms and gathers initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for cleanliness and supplies.
• Assists with exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and referrals as needed.
• Assists provider during examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow-up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs.
• Ensures medical equipment is in working order.
• Assists with medical documentation completion.
• Performs office administrative tasks including phones, messages, data entry, and cash deposit duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Documentation Assistance

Basic Life Support Certification

Healthcare Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Tools

Medical Equipment

Office Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for physician visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies
• Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed
• Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures
• Educates patients on follow up expectations
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation
• Assists with office administrative tasks to include but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, performing office related task (copying, printing, data entry, etc.) and assisting with depositing of cash and other closing duties

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
• Completion of healthcare education course work (preferred)
• One (1) year of healthcare experience (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with exams, and maintaining medical equipment. Capable of performing administrative tasks and ensuring quality control in a clinical setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Patient Care
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Medical Documentation Assistance
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Healthcare Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Examination Assistance
• Vital Signs
• Quality Control Testing
• Medical Documentation
• Data Entry

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Organization
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

• Medical Assistant
• Clinical Setting
• Healthcare

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Equipment
• Office Software