Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care Leader

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits (medical, 

Health Savings and Flexible Spending (

Employer matching retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Leave Hours accrual

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois seeks a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to support providers during exams, administer vaccines, and perform clinical procedures. The role also handles scheduling, EHR maintenance, and patient inquiries while staying within licensure scope.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, proficient in clinical procedures, and committed to delivering top‑quality patient care in a dynamic outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• CCMA/CMA/RMA certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for consultations.
• Assist in patient examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Obtain and record vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Perform basic procedures (phlebotomy, EKG, wound care, injections) under supervision.
• Administer vaccines as requested by the provider.
• Schedule patient appointments, tests, and referrals; coordinate with care teams.
• Maintain accurate EHRs and comply with confidentiality regulations.
• Verify insurance, collect co-pays, and process billing and coding accurately.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical procedures

Pharmacology basics

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Billing software familiarity

Education

CCMA/CMA/RMA certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completed accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR systems

Medical billing software

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois seeks a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to support providers during exams, administer vaccines, and perform clinical procedures. The role also handles scheduling, EHR maintenance, and patient inquiries while staying within licensure scope.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, proficient in clinical procedures, and committed to delivering top‑quality patient care in a dynamic outpatient setting.