Overview
As a vital bridge between patient care and administrative efficiency, the Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) ensures seamless practice operations. They provide comprehensive support by managing patient flow, recording vitals, and assisting with procedures, while expertly handling EHR systems and front-desk tasks.
Qualifications
Certifications - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Allied Health (AAH)
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Required within 30 days)
Education- H.S. Diploma / GED (Required)
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Competencies- Patient Intake & Rooming: Collect chief complaint, family/social/surgical history, and perform medication reconciliation.
- Clinical Procedures: Perform urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture/staple removal, cast application/removal, and diagnostic testing at the point of care.
- Medication & Orders: Administer vaccines/medications and manage prescription refills per protocol.
- Telephone & Admin: Manage patient calls, coordinate referrals/testing, and complete check-in/check-out.
- Patient Education: Provide written instructions and condition-specific education.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records within the EMR.
- Safety: Read negative TB tests or refer positive screens to a nurse.
This role requires strict adherence to department-specific competencies and provider orders.
About Us
Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.