Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Springfield Clinic; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses and other clinicians in direct and indirect patient care. You will manage medical records, gather vital signs, and assist with exams and procedures under supervision.

The role involves scheduling, patient education, processing referrals, and ensuring smooth clinic operations in a busy office setting. A Medical Assisting credential is required, with CPR preferred, and HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program as required by certifying body.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing the nursing station and work area to facilitate good work flow.
• Organize all written medical information for physician/nurses review and place in the record in correct order.
• Assist in answering phones for physician, nurse and receptionist.
• Schedule appointments effectively and efficiently according to patient needs.
• Open mail and distribute to appropriate person, file miscellaneous office information, organize all written communication.
• Order all office supplies utilizing cost containment methods.
• Order all medical supplies, stock exam rooms, clean according to Infection Control Policies.
• Interview patient to determine chief complaint and document information in medical record.
• Take vital signs and document results.
• May perform office procedures under the direction of a NP/PA/physician.
• Prepare patient for physician exam.
• Give patients instructions for home care and medications under direction.
• Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, provide patient instructions and document under direction.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical records

Phone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses and other clinicians in direct and indirect patient care. You will manage medical records, gather vital signs, and assist with exams and procedures under supervision.

The role involves scheduling, patient education, processing referrals, and ensuring smooth clinic operations in a busy office setting. A Medical Assisting credential is required, with CPR preferred, and HIPAA compliance is essential.