Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Center Part-Time
Jersey Community Hospital·Jerseyville, Illinois
Jersey Community Hospital·Jerseyville, Illinois
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support, including greeting patients, recording vital signs, and updating medical histories. They also assist physicians with clinical procedures, administer medications, and ensure accurate medical record documentation.
The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a vital role in supporting patient care by performing clinical and administrative duties under the direction of a physician or licensed provider. Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, taking vital signs, updating medical histories, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and ensuring accurate documentation in the medical record. The MA ensures a smooth patient flow and delivers care that meets professional standards, while maintaining patient confidentiality and a positive experience.
Greet patients, schedule appointments, manage incoming calls, verify patient information, and collect payments. Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, weight, height, heart rate, temperature, respiration, and O2 saturation. Update patient medical history, including weight changes, surgeries, current medications, diagnoses, allergies, family medical history, births, and deaths. Apply the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—addressing physical and psychosocial patient needs, within scope and standards of care. Perform general nursing care such as administering medications and treatments, providing immunizations, wound care, and assisting with clinical procedures under physician supervision. Prepare for and assist with clinical procedures, including instrument preparation, specimen labeling, wound care, suture removal, and immunizations.
High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant certification required. Registration is preferred. Current CPR certification is required. Related experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with computer systems and electronic medical records. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds. Frequent standing and walking for long periods (up to 8-10 hours/day). Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach overhead frequently. Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and perform clinical procedures. Visual acuity to read charts, labels, and assess patient conditions. Auditory ability to hear auscultatory sounds (e.g., blood pressure, heart sounds). Capacity to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding and emotionally sensitive environment while maintaining concentration and professionalism. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by infection control policies.
Benefits: Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program
Market context
In Illinois, support-services roles like this are typically competitive because employers look for a mix of early-career experience, an associate’s degree or equivalent training, and active imaging credentials. For this position, licensure and certification details matter, including ARRT status, an IEMA license, and CT certification within 13 months of hire. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, verify your credentials and timeline against the posting.
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