Certified Medical Assistant, Float Team

Carle Health

. Support multiple areas within the ambulatory clinic setting .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeChampaign • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care within an ambulatory clinic setting, including medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. Holds relevant certifications and maintains competencies in point-of-care testing and clinical procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Medication AdministrationPatient Check-In/Check-Out

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Hard Skills

Patient RoomingMedication ReconciliationVital Signs MonitoringAppointment SchedulingPrior AuthorizationsLaboratory Specimen HandlingPoint-of-Care TestingEMR DocumentationClinical Procedures AssistancePharmacy Communication

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationPatient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Ambulatory CareMedical TerminologyPatient CareHealthcare OperationsClinical Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support multiple areas within the ambulatory clinic setting
Room patients and collect pertinent clinical and medical history information, medication reconciliation, and vital signs
Communicate by telephone with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities
Perform patient check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, prior authorizations, benefit verification, referrals, testing coordination, and form completion
Assist with office procedures, department-approved clinical procedures, and point-of-care testing
Administer medications and injections per provider orders
Handle prescription refill requests, pharmacy communications, patient notifications, and EMR documentation
Collect, process, and handle laboratory specimens
Provide written instructions, follow-up information, and approved educational materials
Maintain competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training
Float between multiple ambulatory clinics and perform department-specific functions
Support HAMP coverage needs and other clinic operations as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
High School Diploma or GED
Relevant medical assistant or ambulatory care experience preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing workloads, patient volumes, and departmental needs
May be required to work weekends, holidays, and temporary or pop-up clinic assignments as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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