Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Pediatric Specialties

Carle-Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced practice. You will room patients, collect histories, perform check-in/out, manage authorizations, schedule referrals, and document in the EMR with a focus on accurate, compassionate care.

You will assist with procedures, administer medications per orders, and ensure smooth office operations. Equal opportunity employer with benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RMA, CMA or NRCMA certification with active status.
• Eligibility across ARMA/AAH/NCCT/AAMA/AMT/NAHP/NHA credentials.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect clinical history including chief complaint and medical history.
• Perform check-in/check-out, gather information, and verify insurance.
• Complete prior authorizations and schedule tests and referrals as needed.
• Document in EMR and communicate with patients, families, and pharmacies.
• Administer medications and immunizations per provider orders; assist with procedures.
• Read TB test results and provide patient education materials.
• Maintain exam room supplies and support routine administrative duties.

Skills

RMA ARMA

RMA AAH

CMA NCCT

CMA AAMA

RMA AMT

NRCMA NAHP

CCMA NHA

BLS AHA

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly.

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health (AAH)
• Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect information regarding chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation.
• Complete telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities.
• Gather and maintain patient information via telephone according to department policies and procedures.
• Perform patient check-in and check-out activities.
• Complete prior authorizations with insurance companies.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance benefits.
• Coordinate referrals and diagnostic testing.
• Perform office procedures and department-specific administrative duties.
• Assist with urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture/staple removal, and cast application/removal as directed by a provider.
• Read negative TB skin test results and refer potential positive results to nursing staff.
• Perform point-of-care diagnostic testing.
• Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Provide condition-specific patient education materials as directed by providers.
• Administer medications and immunizations per provider orders.
• Assist with prescription medication refills according to department protocols.
• Call prescriptions into pharmacies and notify patients of refills.
• Document actions and patient interactions within the EMR.
• Maintain competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
• Obtain vital signs for patients of all ages.
• Set up and assist with medical procedures as directed.
• Perform hearing and vision screenings for patients of all ages.
• Stock and maintain supplies in exam rooms.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.