Certified Medical Assistant, CMA/RMA

Carle Health

Certified Medical Assistant supporting oncology patient care at Carle Health in Peoria. Obtaining vitals, administering treatments, coordinating follow-ups, and documenting care.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical skills, including blood collection, medication administration, and patient care documentation. Knowledgeable in CPT/ICD-10 coding and compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and OSHA.

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Certified Medical Assistant CredentialBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCPT/ICD-10 Coding KnowledgeElectronic Health Records ProficiencyBlood Collection and Sample Preparation

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Hard Skills

Blood CollectionMedication AdministrationPatient Care DocumentationCPT CodingICD-10 CodingVisual Field TestingPrior AuthorizationVital Signs MeasurementSpecimen PreparationStandardized Workflows

Soft Skills

Patient CommunicationTeam CollaborationTeaching Ability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

NCCT Certified Medical AssistantAAMA Certified Medical AssistantAMT RMAARMA RMANAHP NRCMAAAH RMANHA CCMABasic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceCLIA ComplianceOSHA ComplianceRisk ManagementSafety Guidelines

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
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Administer ordered medications and vaccines
Track follow-up appointments for office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures
Schedule specialist and outpatient referrals
Complete referral and lab requisition forms, including CPT/ICD-10 coding
Document patient care in the electronic health record using standardized workflows
Answer patient and family questions and provide teaching
Interpret testing values in relation to patient status and take appropriate next steps within scope and licensure
Maintain compliance with HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA, Safety, and Risk Management guidelines
Room patients, obtain vital signs, and perform visual field testing
Obtain prior authorizations through insurance companies
Stock supplies and exam rooms
Attend clinic/department meetings, read emails, and check the organization intranet
Perform other duties requested by the Clinic Administrator to support office operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED
One listed medical assistant credential: NCCT Certified Medical Assistant, AAMA Certified Medical Assistant, AMT RMA, ARMA RMA, NAHP NRCMA, AAH RMA, or NHA CCMA
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days from the American Heart Association
Demonstrated competence in clinical skills necessary for assigned duties
Ability to draw and collect blood and other patient samples, as required
Ability to administer ordered medications and vaccines
Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding
Knowledge of electronic health records and standardized workflows
Ability to perform visual field testing
Ability to obtain prior authorizations through insurance companies
Ability to comply with HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA, Safety, and Risk Management guidelines
Ability to work the day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
Equal Opportunity Employer
Carle Health participates in E-Verify