Medical Assistant

Jersey Community HealthCare

Roodhouse, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16–$21 Per Hour
SKILLS
Allergies, Blood Pressure, Calendar Management, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare Administration, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Specimens/Samples, Standards of Care, Telephone Skills, Wound Care
LOCATION
Roodhouse, IL
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Type
Full-time
Description
  • Responsible for greeting customers, scheduling appointments, receiving/routing telephone calls, verifying patient information, & collecting payments.
  • Captures/records vital signs: blood pressure; weight; height; heart rate; temperature; respiration; O2 saturation.
  • Updates patient medical history; weight changes; surgeries; medications; diagnoses; allergies; concerns; births; deaths; family medical history.
  • Follows nursing process for assessments, planning, intervention, & evaluation, including physical/psychosocial needs of patients.
  • Practices within scope/standards of care.
  • Performs general nursing care; vital signs, immunizations, wound care, administration of medications/treatments, and assists with clinical procedures, under the supervision of the physician.
  • Assists with clinical procedures: prepares instruments; seals/labels specimen samples; performs wound care including applying/removing bandages, cleansing, flushing, applying medication; suture removal; and immunizations.
  • Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

  • High School graduate or equivalency.
  • Medical Assistant Certification/Registration and/or related experience required. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated computer skills.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
Salary Description
$16 - $21 per hour - Depending on Experience

About the Company

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Jersey Community HealthCare