Carle Health

Certified Medical Assistant, Pediatrics

Carle Health
Posted 10/19/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care processes, including obtaining vital signs, administering medications, and managing electronic medical records. Holds relevant certifications and adheres to compliance standards in a clinical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)CPT/ICD-10 CodingBlood Collection and Specimen PreparationCompliance with HIPAA and OSHA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatment, and minor surgical procedures
  • Obtain patient histories, review of systems, vital signs, and required chart documentation
  • Perform basic rooming functions and screening questions
  • Draw and collect blood and other specimens and prepare them for laboratory analysis
  • Carry out clinical orders, including administering medications and vaccinations within scope of competency
  • Track follow-up appointments for office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures
  • Manage results and follow-up as determined by the provider
  • Schedule specialist and outpatient referrals and complete referral/lab 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
  • Attend clinic meetings, review organizational communications, and maintain compliance with applicable guidelines and policies
  • Perform other duties requested by the Clinic Administrator

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Certified Medical Assistant credential: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), or CMA (NCCT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Certified medical assistant work experience
  • Ability to perform basic rooming functions, obtain vital signs, and complete screening questions
  • Ability to draw and collect blood and other patient samples, as required
  • Ability to administer medications and vaccinations within scope of competency
  • Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding for referrals and lab testing
  • Compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management, HIPAA, and workplace policies
  • Regular and consistent attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Potential for growth and life-long careers

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Hard Skills
Vital Signs MeasurementPatient History DocumentationMedication AdministrationVaccination AdministrationBasic Rooming FunctionsScreening QuestionsLaboratory Test ManagementReferral SchedulingElectronic Medical Record DocumentationPatient Education
Soft Skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
CMA (AAMA)RMA (AMT)CCMA (NHA)CMA (NCCT)Basic Life Support (BLS)
Industry Keywords
CLIA ComplianceOSHA ComplianceSafety and Risk ManagementPatient CareClinical Orders