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 10/12/2026part-timePeoria • 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, patient care, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Capable of effectively managing patient information and supporting clinical staff in various medical procedures.

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Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)CPT/ICD-10 CodingCompliance with HIPAA

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Hard Skills

Patient PreparationBlood CollectionMedication AdministrationElectronic Health Record DocumentationSpecimen PreparationPatient EducationClinical Skills CompetenceAppointment TrackingReferral SchedulingTesting Value Interpretation

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

CLIAOSHATJCDNVSafety ComplianceRisk ManagementHealthcare Regulations

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
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as required
Administer ordered medications and vaccines
Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures
Schedule specialist and outpatient referrals and complete referral and laboratory requisitions, including CPT/ICD-10 coding
Document patient information in the electronic health record using standardized workflows
Answer patient and family questions and provide education
Interpret testing values in relation to patient status and take appropriate next steps within scope and licensure
Attend clinic and department meetings and monitor organizational communications
Maintain compliance with clinical, safety, compliance, HIPAA, and workplace policies
Prepare provider charts, room patients, assist with clinical team in-basket tasks, prescription refills, lab results, image orders, pre-authorizations, and surgery/procedural scheduling
Perform other duties requested by the Patient Care Manager or Clinic Supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED
Current certification as one of: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (AAMA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from the American Heart Association
Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position
Demonstrated competence in necessary clinical skills
Compliance with CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, TJC, DNV, safety, risk management, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Regular, reliable attendance
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package (details available at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers