Orthopaedic Registered Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Orthopaedic Registered Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant role is onsite in Mount Carmel, IL; compensation is not specified. The position supports orthopedic clinic care at Wabash General Hospital District, which describes its focus as serving the community with personalized care. The nurse or assistant prepares patients for examinations, records relevant clinical information, supports providers during visits, and coordinates care-related tasks. The role contributes to safe, organized clinic visits and ongoing patient care through triage, medication-related duties, and communication with the orthopedic provider network.

What you'll do

• Room and identify patients
• obtain vital signs
• document visit reasons and update or confirm allergies, medical and surgical history, and pharmacy information
• promptly inform providers of significant changes or acute symptoms
• prepare equipment and supplies
• communicate with third-party payers about prior authorization or benefits verification
• maintain room stock and inventory
• administer or order medications and monitor for adverse reactions
• provide telephone triage
• coordinate care with orthopedic provider networks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

orthopaedic registered nurse

certified medical assistant

orthopedics

patient preparation

vital signs

telephone triage

medication support

mount carmel il

wabash general hospital

illinois rn license

cma certification

bls certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• internal prescription program
• employer premium contributions
• retirement plans
• paid time off and holidays
• flexible schedules
• life and disability insurance
• employee assistance programs
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• professional development
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• and bonuses.

Why this role

Requires a current Illinois RN license or CMA certification and current BLS certification. One year of physician-office experience is recommended; willingness to travel within a five-county radius of the hospital’s main campus is required.

About the employer

Wabash General Hospital District is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.