Certified Medical Assistant, CMA/RMA – Adult Medicine

Carle Health

. Room patients and collect pertinent medical and personal history information .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeChampaign • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care and administrative support within an adult medical practice, including medication administration, vital sign documentation, and effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. Maintains competency in point-of-care diagnostic testing and EMR documentation.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Point-of-Care Diagnostic TestingEMR DocumentationMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign DocumentationMedication ReconciliationPatient EducationSuture RemovalCatheterizationBladder ScanningNebulizer TreatmentsOral Medication AdministrationTB Skin Test ReadingAppointment Scheduling

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPatient InteractionTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareMedical AdministrationHealthcare CommunicationDiagnostic Testing CoordinationBenefit Verification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Room patients and collect pertinent medical and personal history information
Obtain and document vital signs for adult patients
Conduct pre-visit telephone calls, medication reconciliation, and allergy/history verification
Communicate with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities according to department policies and provider direction
Perform patient check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, benefit verification, prior authorizations, referral coordination, and diagnostic testing coordination
Assist patients with medical and administrative forms
Perform office procedures and point-of-care diagnostic testing
Perform urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture removal, staple removal, and cast application/removal
Read and document TB skin test results
Administer medications, immunizations, PPD tests, nebulizer treatments, and oral medications as ordered
Process prescription refill requests and communicate prescription orders to pharmacies
Provide procedure, medication, follow-up, and condition-specific patient education
Maintain department competencies and Team-Based Care binders
Accurately document patient care, communications, and provider-directed interventions in the EMR

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or an accepted equivalent: RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), CCMA (NHA), RMA (ARMA), RMA (AAH), or Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. Diploma/GED
Ability to perform routine administrative and patient care support duties in an adult medical practice
Ability to perform point-of-care diagnostic testing and maintain competency in specialized equipment and procedures
Ability to administer medications, immunizations, PPD tests, nebulizer treatments, and oral medications as ordered
Ability to use EMR systems and document patient care activities accurately and timely

Benefits

Comp & perks

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