Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN - RH Primary Care

Hillsboro Area Hospital•Hillsboro, IL

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinical and administrative support in a rural primary care clinic under the direction and supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The role supports patient care, clinical procedures, documentation, and clinic workflow to help deliver efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care to patients across the lifespan. The position requires the relevant education and credential or licensure for the selected role, along with current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Prior experience in primary care, an outpatient clinic, or a rural health setting is preferred. Compensation varies by role: Medical Assistant, $20.00–$22.50 per hour; LPN, $29.00–$31.50 per hour; RN, $41.25–$43.75 per hour.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
Graduation from an LPN or RN program is required for the corresponding nursing role.
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential, through AAMA or equivalent, is required for the CMA role.
Current Illinois LPN or RN licensure is required for the corresponding nursing role.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environmental demands; reasonable accommodation may be available.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a primary care, outpatient clinic, or rural health setting.

Responsibilities

Support patient-centered care in a rural primary care clinic.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical history, medications, and chief complaints.
Assist providers and nursing staff with clinical procedures within scope of practice.
Perform delegated clinical tasks, including injections as permitted, point-of-care testing, EKGs, specimen collection, and wound care assistance.
Maintain patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, preparing rooms, and ensuring readiness for provider visits.
Accurately and promptly document patient information, interventions, and observations in the electronic medical record.
Assist with appointment and follow-up scheduling, referrals, diagnostic testing, and patient communications.
Track and follow up on lab results, imaging, referrals, and outstanding orders as assigned.
Support chronic disease management through patient follow-up reminders, outreach, and care coordination.
Reinforce patient education as directed regarding medications, treatment plans, and preventive care.
Assist with population health initiatives, including immunization clinics, screenings, and outreach.
Keep exam rooms, clinical areas, and equipment clean, organized, and stocked.
Handle, label, and process specimens according to established protocols.
Maintain familiarity with clinic workflows, policies, and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and clinic staff to support coordinated care.
Follow infection-control, safety, and regulatory standards.
Provide appropriate care and communication for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.
Uphold the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Service Excellence standards; demonstrate respectful, ethical, culturally sensitive, and professional conduct.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Practice within the applicable scope of certification, training, or licensure and comply with federal, Illinois, and organizational requirements.
Maintain teamwork, communication, customer service, reliability, punctuality, and accountability.
Maintain required certification and complete ongoing training, competency validation, education, and other required training.
Follow safety, health, and PPE protocols; promptly report safety issues, work-related injuries or illnesses, and near misses in SafetyZone.
Follow Hillsboro Health Standards of Behavior.
Attend required training or meetings under Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct, and know when to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer regarding questions or concerns about fraud or abuse.