Medical Assistant

Jersey Community Hospital•Hardin, IL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative duties under the direction of a physician or licensed provider. The role helps maintain smooth patient flow and provides care that meets professional standards while preserving patient confidentiality and a positive patient experience. Duties include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, managing calls and payments, collecting and documenting vital signs, updating medical histories, administering medications and treatments, and assisting with exams and clinical procedures. The MA also supports accurate medical-record documentation and follows applicable standards of care and infection-control policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical assistant certification required.
Current CPR certification required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with computer systems and electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant registration preferred.
Related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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 histories, including weight changes, surgeries, current medications, diagnoses, allergies, family medical history, births, and deaths.
Apply the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to address physical and psychosocial patient needs within scope and standards of care.
Provide general nursing care, including administering medications and treatments, providing immunizations and 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.
Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record and help ensure smooth patient flow.