Patient Care Medical Assistant - Hands-On Support

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses, help manage patient flow, and assist with various direct patient care tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy in specimen collection, vital signs, and maintaining a clean, private, and safe patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days (AHA)
• Education: HS Diploma/GED (Required)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in examination and treatment of patients.
• Maintain patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• Communicate effectively with patients and all disciplines.
• Collect and process specimens accurately.
• Obtain and record vital signs accurately.
• Perform ear irrigations.
• Screenings; medicine verification.
• Order and maintain supplies; select procedures such as suture/staple removal and ear wash.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses, help manage patient flow, and assist with various direct patient care tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy in specimen collection, vital signs, and maintaining a clean, private, and safe patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.