BJC HealthCare·Belleville, Illinois
The Senior Medical Assistant provides patient care under the direction of a physician, performing clinical skills and maintaining accurate patient records. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and assisting providers during exams and procedures.
Come join our team as a full-time Senior Medical Assistant with BJC Medical Group in Belleville, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible 40-Hours per week Day Shift Benefit Eligible NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS
BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.
Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems.
The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.
BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St.
Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.
Role Purpose Provides patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed professional. Performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures. Serves as an experienced role model in a functional area within a practice, such as lab testing, OSHA/CLIA compliance, electronic health record management, specialty practice medical assisting, medical supplies management, or functional cross-training for other positions within the practice.
Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms. Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record. Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections. Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology. Assists provider by preparing patients for exams, procedures and treatments. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise Preferred Requirements Experience 5-10 years Supervisor Experience < 2 years Licenses & Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Benefits: and Legal Statement
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with 2-5 years of experience in a medical assisting role. Preferred qualifications include 5-10 years of experience and certification in CPR.
Market context
In Illinois, senior medical assistant roles are typically sought in busy outpatient and specialty settings where employers need reliable clinical support and patient flow coordination. Competition often centers on hands-on experience, CPR certification, and comfort with both front- and back-office tasks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show years of medical assisting experience, certification status, and examples of efficient patient care support.