Medical Assistant II

Touchette Regional Hospital; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchette Regional Hospital in Sauget, IL is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant II for day shifts. The role provides direct patient care and supports clinical operations under supervision, requiring strong medical knowledge and compassionate patient interactions.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, and maintaining accurate patient records in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 6–12 months of MA experience preferred.
• Active CMA/RMA certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Contact patients about evaluation needs or test results.
• Maintain orderly environment in collaboration with staff.
• Report patient questions to health center management.
• Assist supervisor to improve quality of care and staffing efficiency.
• Work as a cooperative team member to provide quality care.
• Take vitals and document findings in patient chart.
• Prepare exam rooms and restock supplies.
• Administer injections after verifying five rights and allergies.
• Perform venipuncture and basic lab specimen collection.
• Complete electrocardiograms as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Direct patient care

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Accredited MA program

Job description

Job Summary: Full-time, Days

Responsible for providing direct patient care and/or direct ancillary support services as directed by the provider or other medical/nursing staff. This position is of greater responsibility than a Medical Assistant I and is expected to have a higher clinical knowledge and skill set.

Functions and Duties:

• Contact patients via phone or mail regarding the need to be medically evaluated on a periodic basis or due to abnormal test results or missed appointments.
• Contribute to the orderliness of the patients' and staffs' environment in collaborative responsibility for the patient.
• Report complaints or questions from the patient and/or family member to the health center or office manager.
• Cooperate with direct supervisor in seeking ways to improve the quality of patient care and more efficient nursing time management.
• Work as cooperative member of the staff to provide quality patient care.
• Clarify with provide on orders or procedures which involve quality patient care.
• Take patients' blood pressure, weight, temperature, notifying nurse or provider responsible for that patient of any unusual findings.
• Answer phone and provide a clear message in the patient's chart.
• Clean and restock examination rooms.
• Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections after checking the five rights for medication administration and for the presence of allergies prior to administration and observing for side effects after administration.
• Perform skin puncture and venipuncture in laboratory when necessary.
• Obtain laboratory specimens.
• Complete electrocardiograms.
• Monitor and stock supplies on a regular basis, notifying proper person of low levels of supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High School diploma or a GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants required.

Experience

• 6-12 months working as an Medical Assistant in a clinical setting preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Skills and Abilities

• Requires advanced knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a clinical nature. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required

Days, full-time