Certified Medical Assistant, CMA/RMA – Family Practice

Carle Health

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care tasks including rooming, vital sign collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing. Holds relevant certifications and maintains department-specific competencies for effective healthcare delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Medication ReconciliationPoint-of-Care Testing

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Hard Skills

Patient RoomingVital Sign CollectionMedication AdministrationImmunizationsWound CareOffice ProceduresAppointment SchedulingPrior AuthorizationsBenefits VerificationTesting Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare FacilitiesMedication ReconciliationDiagnostic TestingDepartment-Specific Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Room patients and collect chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation information
Complete telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities
Perform patient check-in/check-out, prior authorizations, appointment scheduling, benefits verification, referrals, and testing coordination
Perform office procedures and point-of-care diagnostic testing under provider direction
Provide written procedure, medication, follow-up, and condition-specific education as directed
Administer medications, immunizations, PPD tests, nebulizer treatments, and oral medications
Obtain vital signs including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and pulse
Assist with toenail removal, lesion removal, wound care, physical forms, and DME forms
Process prescription refills, contact pharmacies, notify patients, and document actions in the EMR
Maintain department-specific competencies for testing, equipment handling, and specialty training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) certification from an accepted accrediting organization
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association
H.S. Diploma/GED required
Ability to perform patient rooming, vital-sign collection, medication reconciliation, point-of-care testing, immunizations, PPD testing, nebulizer treatments, wound care, and office procedures
Ability to administer medications per provider orders
Ability to complete administrative tasks including check-in/check-out, prior authorizations, scheduling, benefits verification, referrals, and testing coordination
Ability to work the day shift; office open Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Weekend availability: one Saturday per month, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Must meet department-specific competencies and specialty training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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