Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN - RH Primary Care

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc•Hillsboro, IL

4d•$20 - $44•Onsite

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. The position serves patients across the lifespan, from infants and children through adults and geriatric patients. The employee must practice within the scope of their certification, training, or licensure and follow applicable organizational, state, and federal requirements. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality, participating in required training and competency validation, supporting a safe work environment, and contributing to a collaborative team.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
Graduation from an LPN or RN program is required for the applicable nursing role.
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential is required (AAMA or equivalent).
Current Illinois licensure as an LPN or RN is required for the applicable nursing role.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Must practice within the CMA scope of certification and training, where applicable.
Must comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Must follow applicable safety, health, infection control, and regulatory requirements, including required PPE protocols.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support delivery of patient-centered care in a rural primary care clinic.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical history, medications, and chief complaints.
Assist providers and nursing staff with clinical procedures within scope of practice.
Perform clinical tasks such as injections when permitted, point-of-care testing, EKGs, specimen collection, wound care assistance, and other delegated procedures.
Maintain patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, preparing rooms, and ensuring readiness for provider visits.
Document patient information, interventions, and observations accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Assist with scheduling appointments, follow-up visits, referrals, and diagnostic testing, and coordinate 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 tasks.
Reinforce patient education as directed by providers or nursing staff regarding medications, treatment plans, and preventive care.
Assist with population health initiatives, including immunization clinics, screenings, and outreach efforts.
Maintain exam rooms, clinical areas, and equipment in a clean, organized, and well-stocked condition.
Handle, label, and process specimens according to established protocols.
Maintain knowledge of clinic workflows, policies, and procedures to support efficient operations.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and clinic staff to support coordinated care.
Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
Provide care and communication appropriate for patients across the lifespan, including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Uphold and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Service Excellence standards.
Demonstrate professional, respectful, ethical, culturally sensitive, and customer-focused conduct.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Adhere to federal, Illinois, and organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate teamwork, reliability, punctuality, accountability, flexibility, and adaptability as clinic needs change.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment and follow protocols for required protective equipment (PPE).
Promptly report safety issues, job-related injury or illness, and near misses in SafetyZone.
Follow Hillsboro Health Standards of Behavior.
Complete and maintain required education, training, certification, and competency validation.
Attend necessary training or meetings related to Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct; understand compliance responsibilities and when to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer regarding concerns about fraud or abuse.
Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.