Medical Assistant: Patient Care + Tuition Reimbursement

Jersey Community Hospital; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jersey Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under a physician's direction. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, take vital signs, update histories, and assist with exams and procedures in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, immunizations, wound care, and accurate documentation in the medical record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical assistant certification is required; registration is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Related experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficient with computer systems and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, manage calls, verify information, and collect payments.
• Obtain and record vital signs including BP, weight, height, HR, temp, resp, and O2 sats.
• Update patient medical histories with changes in weight, surgeries, medications, and allergies.
• Apply the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation
• Administer medications and treatments under physician supervision; assist with immunizations.
• Prepare for procedures, label specimens, wound care, and suture removal.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant certification

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Jersey Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under a physician's direction. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, take vital signs, update histories, and assist with exams and procedures in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, immunizations, wound care, and accurate documentation in the medical record.