Certified Medical Assistant, CMA/RMA

Carle Health

. Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timePeoria Heights • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical skills such as venipuncture, specimen collection, and administering medications, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety regulations. Capable of managing patient documentation and follow-up care within an electronic medical record system.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)VenipunctureCPT/ICD-10 CodingCompliance with HIPAA

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Hard Skills

Vital SignsSpecimen CollectionInjectionsVaccinationsTB PlacementsEar LavagesChart DocumentationTriageBasic Clinical SkillsOccupational Medicine Certification

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Standardized WorkflowsLaboratory Requisitions

Certifications & Qualifications

RMA (ARMA)RMA (AMT)CCMA (NHA)RMA (AAH)CMA (NCCT)NRCMA (NAHP)CMA (AAMA)

Industry Keywords

CLIAOSHASafety and Risk ManagementHIPAAOccupational Medicine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures
Obtain review of systems, patient history, vital signs, screening responses, and complete chart documentation
Perform basic rooming functions and clinical procedures, including blood draws, specimen collection, venipuncture, injections, vaccinations, TB placements, and ear lavages
Administer medications and vaccinations as directed within scope of competency
Track follow-up appointments related to visits, laboratory tests, and procedures
Manage results and follow-up actions as determined by providers
Schedule specialist and outpatient referrals and complete referral and laboratory requisitions with CPT/ICD-10 coding
Document patient care in the electronic medical record using standardized workflows
Answer patient and family questions and provide education
Triage patients according to illness or injury severity
Attend clinic meetings, review communications, and maintain compliance with clinical, safety, compliance, and HIPAA policies
Perform other duties assigned by the provider, supervisor, or Clinic Administrator

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED
Basic computer skills
One of the listed Medical Assistant certifications: RMA (ARMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), RMA (AAH), CMA (NCCT), NRCMA (NAHP), or CMA (AAMA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
Occupational Medicine certification within 6 months of hire, including breath alcohol testing, drug screening, audiograms, and knowledge of DOT requirements
Ability to perform basic clinical skills, vital signs, screening, venipuncture, specimen collection, injections, vaccinations, TB placements, and ear lavages
Compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management, HIPAA, and workplace policies
Regular and consistent attendance
Occasional Saturday availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal opportunity employment
Potential for growth and lifelong careers