Certified Medical Assistant, CMA/RMA

Carle Health

Certified Medical Assistant supporting clinical, laboratory, and front-office operations at Carle Health’s Peoria pain management center. Preparing patients, assisting providers, and coordinating appointments and records.

Posted 8/12/2026full-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 and clerical activities to enhance patient flow and support healthcare delivery. Possesses essential certifications and skills in point-of-care testing, lab procedures, and office operations.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Point-of-Care Waived TestingLab Testing and Quality ControlOffice Computer Systems Competence

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementPatient Lab Specimen CollectionInstrument DecontaminationPatient EducationAppointment Scheduling

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Office Computer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

RMA (ARMA)RMA (AAH)CCMA (NHA)RMA (AMT)CMA (NCCT)NRCMA (NAHP)CMA (AAMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Patient FlowHealthcare DeliveryOffice Safety PoliciesOrganizational Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform clinical and clerical activities to expedite patient flow and medical-office business activities
Assist nurses and providers with quality healthcare delivery and orderly patient flow
Prepare patients by taking vital signs and screening general medical health
Obtain patient lab specimens as needed
Support providers and nurses with necessary patient information
Transport patients to vehicles
Order linens, nutrients, and supplies
Check for and properly dispose of expired supplies
Maintain a therapeutic, safe, effective, and cost-efficient care environment
Clean exam rooms and procedure areas
Participate in instrument decontamination
Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments
Assist providers and nurses with office procedures and examinations
Perform point-of-care waived testing, lab testing, and quality control
Provide patient education when appropriate
Assist clerical staff with telephone answering, message taking, appointment scheduling, chart retrieval, scanning, filing, copying, and front-office operations
Use all office computer systems competently
Participate in continuing education and meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED
One of the listed medical assistant certifications: RMA (ARMA), RMA (AAH), CCMA (NHA), RMA (AMT), CMA (NCCT), NRCMA (NAHP), or CMA (AAMA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association
Knowledge and skills for point-of-care waived testing
Competence in lab testing and quality control according to provider orders and laboratory procedures/policies
Knowledge of office safety policies and organizational procedures
Ability to work independently within established practice guidelines
Ability to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages
Competence using office computer systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for growth and lifelong careers
Continuing education opportunities
Equal opportunity employment