Certified Medical Assistant, CMA/RMA

Carle Health

. Room patients and collect pertinent information, including chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation .

Posted 10/27/2026part-timeChampaign • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical procedures such as urine catheterizations, vital sign recording, and medication administration while maintaining compliance with department-specific competencies. Possesses strong communication skills for effective patient interaction and coordination with healthcare providers and pharmacies.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Clinical Procedures ProficiencyPatient Information ManagementMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Urine CatheterizationsVital Sign RecordingSuture/Staple RemovalCast Application/RemovalTB Skin Test ReadingPoint-of-Care Diagnostic TestingInjections (IM and SQ)Ear IrrigationsPatient Specimen ProcessingAppointment Scheduling

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Department Registries

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Industry Keywords

Patient Education MaterialsMedication ReconciliationPrior AuthorizationsBenefit VerificationReferral Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Room patients and collect pertinent information, including chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation
Complete telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities as directed
Gather, update, and maintain patient information via telephone according to department policies and procedures
Perform administrative duties including patient check-in/check-out, prior authorizations, appointment scheduling, benefit verification, referral coordination, and testing coordination
Complete office procedures in accordance with department-specific competencies
Perform clinical procedures including urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture/staple removal, cast application/removal, TB skin test reading, and other point-of-care diagnostic testing
Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care as directed by providers
Retrieve and provide condition-specific patient education materials per provider direction and orders
Administer medications per provider orders
Assist with prescription medication refills according to department protocols
Call prescriptions into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and document actions within the EMR
Maintain department-specific competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training
Update and maintain department registries
Collect and process patient specimens accurately
Obtain and accurately record vital signs
Perform injections (IM and SQ) within scope of practice
Perform ear irrigations
Perform bladder scans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Allied Health (AAH), or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
High School Diploma or GED
Previous medical assistant experience preferred
Ability to work the stated day schedule and weekends as needed per staffing
Ability to perform duties within scope of practice
Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers