PRN Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant in Rockford, IL to support providers in a primary care setting. You will take vitals, perform blood draws, administer injections, assist with procedures, and help with front desk tasks.

Strong focus on accurate medical record documentation, lab coordination, and patient outreach to improve engagement. CPR/BLS and MA certification are required or highly preferred, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or related program.
• National or state MA certification/registration strongly preferred; MA certification/registration required where mandated.
• CPR/BLS certification required at start date.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Take vitals, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, and assist with procedures.
• Review medical information and gather updates for providers.
• Work with contracted labs for additional tests.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations under provider orders.
• Document data in medical records according to guidelines and deliver timely test results to patients.
• Handle front desk duties including scheduling, records requests, and referrals.
• Participate in patient outreach to drive engagement.

Skills

Taking Vitals

Blood Draws

Administering Medications

Assisting with Procedures

Scheduling Appointments

Medical Records Documentation

Processing Test Results

Patient Outreach

Cleaning Exam Rooms

Stocking Supplies

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
• Review previous medical information and gather updated health information for providers
• Take vitals, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, and assist with procedures
• Work with contracted labs for additional tests
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations under provider direction and written orders
• Partner with care team members to develop individual patient care plans and address gaps in care
• Perform front desk duties, including scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, specialist visits, referrals, check-in, and check-out
• Record accurate and pertinent data in medical records according to documentation guidelines
• Process test results and communicate timely results to patients via e-message, mail, or phone as directed
• Participate in patient outreach to drive engagement among eligible groups
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and treatment equipment

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care. May vary based on clinic needs
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
• National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred; MA certification or registration is required for employment in States where certification/registration is required
• CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including taking vitals, performing blood draws, and administering medications under provider direction. Proficient in medical record management, patient scheduling, and effective communication with care team members and patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Phlebotomy Experience
• Patient Care Planning
• Medical Record Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Taking Vitals
• Blood Draws
• Administering Medications
• Assisting with Procedures
• Scheduling Appointments
• Documenting Medical Records
• Processing Test Results
• Patient Outreach
• Cleaning Exam Rooms
• Stocking Supplies

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Primary Care
• Patient Care Plans
• Clinical Supplies
• Health Information Gathering
• Immunizations