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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Endocrinology

Carle Health
$18.33 - $29.69 / hr
United States, Illinois, Champaign
Sep 16, 2026
Overview The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly. Qualifications Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health (AAH) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Education: High School Diploma or GED Work Experience: Not specified Responsibilities Room patients and collect pertinent information, including chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, vital signs, and medication reconciliation. Conduct telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities. Gather, document, and maintain patient information via telephone according to department policies and procedures. Perform patient check-in and check-out processes. Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals and diagnostic testing. Verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations. Complete administrative and office support tasks in a clinical setting. Perform office procedures and point-of-care testing per department competencies. Assist with urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture/staple removal, and cast application/removal as directed by providers. Read and document negative TB skin test results and escalate positive findings to nursing staff. Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care. Deliver provider-directed patient education using approved educational resources. Administer medications within scope of practice and provider orders. Assist with prescription refills according to department protocols. Call prescriptions into pharmacies and notify patients regarding medication refills. Document patient interactions and clinical actions within the EMR (EPIC). Maintain competency with clinical equipment, specialty procedures, and point-of-care testing. Retrieve blood glucose readings from patients via telephone and document trends. Create and manage telephone encounters in EPIC. Enter blood glucose data and other clinical information into electronic flow records. Monitor, order, and maintain clinical supplies and linens, including checking expiration dates. Add and document external laboratory results within the EMR. Assist registered nurses with forms, letters, and patient documentation. Process prior authorizations for diabetic medications and medical supplies. Coordinate communication with patients regarding diabetes management and blood sugar monitoring. Assist providers during clinical procedures. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. \| For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.