Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Intensivists Atrium

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

20h

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assists providers and clinical staff with patient intake, examinations, treatment, and minor procedures. The role includes obtaining patient histories and vital signs, documenting information in the electronic medical record, carrying out clinical orders within the assistant’s scope and competency, and collecting specimens when needed. The assistant helps manage patient results and follow-up, schedules referrals, and completes related forms and requisitions, including CPT/ICD-10 coding. The position also supports patient and family education, clinic operations, and compliance with clinical, safety, privacy, and organizational policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified medical assistant work experience.
Hold one of the listed medical assistant certifications: CCMA (NHA), CMA (NCCT), CMA (AAMA), or RMA (AMT).
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ review of systems and history, measure and document vital signs, and complete screening questions and chart documentation according to clinical protocols.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
Carry out provider clinical orders within scope, competency, and licensure, including administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection when appropriate.
Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures, and assist with managing results and follow-up as determined by the provider.
Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider and complete required forms and requisitions, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Document care promptly in the electronic medical record using standardized workflows and processes.
Answer patient and family questions and provide teaching as directed by the provider.
Understand laboratory and procedure results and their relationship to patient status, and take appropriate next steps within scope and licensure.
Stay informed about clinic, department, and organizational updates by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the organization’s intranet.
Comply with CLIA, OSHA, safety, risk management, Compliance, HIPAA, and personnel workplace policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service.
Contribute to team goals, provide and welcome feedback, and support positive team outcomes.
Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to facilitate effective office operations.