Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Orthopedics Sports Medicine
Carle Health, Champaign, IL, United States
Overview
The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant plays an essential role in delivering seamless, high‑quality patient care. This position supports providers by performing both clinical and administrative duties that enhance the examination and treatment experience. With a focus on efficiency, compassion, and accuracy, the CMA/RMA helps ensure smooth daily operations while contributing to a positive, well‑coordinated patient flow throughout the practice.
Qualifications
Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (required within 30 days)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health (AAH)
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
Rooming patients and collecting pertinent information (chief complaint, family, social, surgical history, medication reconciliation)
Taking vital signs and reviewing medications/allergies
Completing telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities
Gathering and maintaining patient information via telephone per department processes
Performing administrative tasks: patient check‑in/out, prior authorizations, scheduling, benefits verification, referrals, and testing coordination
Assisting with office procedures per department competencies
Performing procedures such as urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture/staple removal, cast application/removal, and other point‑of‑care diagnostic testing
Reading negative TB skin test results or directing patients to nursing staff when results appear positive
Providing written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow‑up per provider direction
Retrieving and providing condition‑specific education from approved sources per provider orders
Administering medications per provider order
Assisting with prescription refills per department protocols
Calling medications into pharmacies, notifying patients of refills, and documenting actions in the EMR
Maintaining competencies related to point‑of‑care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training
Assisting providers with minor procedures
Managing in‑basket tasks: work/school/PE notes, handicap placards, prior authorizations
Stocking and closing down rooms
Removing splints/casts, applying dressings, removing staples and sutures
Fitting DME
Completing MRI screening
Collecting and processing specimens accurately
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $18.33 per hour − $29.69 per 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 to 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.
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.
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The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant plays an essential role in delivering seamless, high‑quality patient care. This position supports providers by performing both clinical and administrative duties that enhance the examination and treatment experience. With a focus on efficiency, compassion, and accuracy, the CMA/RMA helps ensure smooth daily operations while contributing to a positive, well‑coordinated patient flow throughout the practice.
Qualifications
Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (required within 30 days)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health (AAH)
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
Rooming patients and collecting pertinent information (chief complaint, family, social, surgical history, medication reconciliation)
Taking vital signs and reviewing medications/allergies
Completing telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities
Gathering and maintaining patient information via telephone per department processes
Performing administrative tasks: patient check‑in/out, prior authorizations, scheduling, benefits verification, referrals, and testing coordination
Assisting with office procedures per department competencies
Performing procedures such as urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture/staple removal, cast application/removal, and other point‑of‑care diagnostic testing
Reading negative TB skin test results or directing patients to nursing staff when results appear positive
Providing written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow‑up per provider direction
Retrieving and providing condition‑specific education from approved sources per provider orders
Administering medications per provider order
Assisting with prescription refills per department protocols
Calling medications into pharmacies, notifying patients of refills, and documenting actions in the EMR
Maintaining competencies related to point‑of‑care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training
Assisting providers with minor procedures
Managing in‑basket tasks: work/school/PE notes, handicap placards, prior authorizations
Stocking and closing down rooms
Removing splints/casts, applying dressings, removing staples and sutures
Fitting DME
Completing MRI screening
Collecting and processing specimens accurately
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $18.33 per hour − $29.69 per 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 to 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.
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.
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