Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I in Urbana, IL. The role supports physicians and nurses, maintains supplies, and helps manage patient flow to deliver high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a HS Diploma or GED and obtain BLS within 30 days. Responsibilities include vital signs, pre-visit calls, medication reconciliation, and ensuring paperwork for appointments is complete.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Maintain patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• Conduct pre-visit telephone reminder calls to remind patients of upcoming appointments.
• Obtain vital signs on patients aged 0-21 including weight, height, blood pressure, SpO2 and pulse.
• Assist with monitoring of autism patients until the MD is in the room as needed.
• Complete medication reconciliation for all medications the patient may be taking.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and available for upcoming appointments, including Vanderbilt forms, referral forms, and developmental testing as ordered by the provider.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I in Urbana, IL. The role supports physicians and nurses, maintains supplies, and helps manage patient flow to deliver high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a HS Diploma or GED and obtain BLS within 30 days. Responsibilities include vital signs, pre-visit calls, medication reconciliation, and ensuring paperwork for appointments is complete.