Medical Assistant

Carle Health

. Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMetamora • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care tasks, including obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, and administering medications. Maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and standards while providing effective support to clinical staff and patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCPT/ICD-10 Coding KnowledgeInfection Control StandardsPatient Sample CollectionMedication Administration

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementPatient History DocumentationBlood CollectionElectronic Medical Record DocumentationMedication AdministrationVaccination AdministrationClinical Order ExecutionReferral SchedulingClerical DutiesRoom Preparation

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCommunicationTeam CollaborationCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

CLIA ComplianceOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceSafety and Risk ManagementInfection Control

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
Obtain patient review of systems and history; measure and document vital signs
Complete screening questions and necessary electronic medical record documentation
Draw and collect blood and other samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Carry out clinical orders, including administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection
Manage tracking systems for follow-up appointments, laboratory tests, procedures, results, and provider-directed follow-up
Schedule specialist and outpatient referrals and complete referral and laboratory requisitions
Provide timely documentation using standardized electronic medical record workflows
Answer patient and family questions and provide education as directed by the provider
Attend clinic and department meetings and stay informed through emails and the organizational intranet
Prepare treatment rooms and assist healthcare professionals with examinations and procedures
Complete clerical duties and other duties assigned by the Patient Care Manager
Practice infection control standards and support compliance, quality, customer service, and effective office operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Complete tasks within scope of certificate, licensure, and competency
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines
Maintain compliance with Compliance, HIPAA, and personnel workplace rules
Regular and consistent attendance
Ability to perform basic rooming functions, including vital signs and screening questions
Ability to draw and collect blood and other patient samples as required
Ability to administer medications and vaccinations orally or by injection within scope of competency
Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding for referrals and lab testing
Infection control standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

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