Full-Time

Medical Assistant

CGH Medical Center

CGH Medical Center

Community hospital and clinic network

Compensation Overview

$19.50 - $29.25/hr

Illinois, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Patient Care
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
  • Current Medical Assistant certification as a Certified Medical Assistant from the American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists, or National Certified Medical Assistant from NCCT is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • The role requires knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients in the physician office, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
  • The role requires the ability to assess and interpret patient-status data to identify patient needs and provide appropriate age-related care.
Responsibilities
  • Perform basic medical care under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse within the permitted scope and document care as required.
  • Prepare patients for examination by the physician.
  • Share observations about patient progress toward established goals with the physician.
  • Instruct patients and families on medication and treatment directions provided by the physician.
  • Chart on behalf of the provider in the examination room when needed, including the entry name, title, date, and time, and obtain provider sign-off.
  • Schedule patient appointments and referrals as directed by the physician and perform receptionist duties as needed.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience as a medical assistant.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Prior experience in phlebotomy and placing electrocardiogram leads.

CGH Medical Center is a community hospital and clinic network based in Sterling, Illinois. It provides inpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, behavioral-health, outpatient, and physician services through the medical center and affiliated clinics. Clinical departments work with laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, facilities, information technology, and administrative teams. Roles include nursing, medicine, allied health, patient access, technical services, operations, and support. The scope is CGH Medical Center and its regional care network. The workforce connects direct patient care with the clinical, technical, and administrative functions required to operate regulated services.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CGH ratified a first union contract on July 15, 2026, reducing workplace uncertainty.
  • Management expanded the cafeteria in May 2026, signaling continued campus investment.
  • CGH plans to buy Rock River Hospice property and restore services after approval.

What critics are saying

  • Labor strife lingered for five years; AFSCME called CGH anti-union in 2026.
  • Illinois labor rulings ordered reinstatement and back pay after illegal retaliation findings.
  • Federal hospice-certification moratorium blocks immediate hospice launch; delays run through late 2026.

What makes CGH Medical Center unique

  • CGH's Sterling network spans main hospital plus nearly 20 satellite locations.
  • Its employee-owned care model faced unionization, then locked first contract in July 2026.
  • CGH acquired physician clinic integration in 2011, strengthening local referral control.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Employee Assistance Program