--- title: Medical Assistant at Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) description: Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) is hiring for the Medical Assistant role in Jerseyville, IL. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/medical-assistant-at-jersey-community-hospital-jch-01a0b3c1-a43f-76e2-8fd8-e5561bf00db8 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) as Medical Assistant in Jerseyville, IL. Pays $16–$21 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/smq3xb.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) | | **Location** | Jerseyville, IL | | **Salary** | $16/hr - $21/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Jersey Community Hospital (JCH). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Jersey Community Hospital (JCH). ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $52,000 a year (median $46,000). ## Description JOB SUMMARY: 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. 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 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. REQUIREMENTS: - 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:** - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Retirement - Paid Time Off - Tuition Reimbursement - Health Savings Account - Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program ## Skills - Medical History Taking - Nursing Process - Planning - Medical Assistant Certification - Specimen Labeling - Suture Removal - Interpersonal Skills - Blood Pressure - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Medication Administration - Immunization Administration - Infection Control - Wound Care - Nursing Care - Clinical Procedures - Instrument Preparation - Communication - Electronic Medical Record - Personal Protective Equipment ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Mental Health - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Patient Care Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/patient-care-technicians?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Medical Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/patient-care-technicians/medical-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101547 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)