Certified Medical Assistant - CMA Primary Care Mattoon Clinic

Certified Medical Assistant - CMA Primary Care Mattoon Clinic

Company: Carle Health
Location: Mattoon, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 01/12/2026
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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.

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Certification from NHA, NAHP, AMT, AAMA, NCCT, AAH, or ARMA
• Completion of a Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (RMA / CMA) program or Carle/Parkland Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Academy

• Rooming patients: collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival.
• Telephone interactions: completing necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and/or other health care facilities per department policies.
• Administrative tasks: patient check in/out, prior authorizations, scheduling appointments, verification of benefits, coordination of referrals and testing.
• Procedures: performing urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture or staple removal, application or removal of casts, reading TB skin test results, and other diagnostic testing at the point of care.
• Medication administration: administering medications per provider orders and assisting with prescription medication refills per department protocols.

• Capacity to learn and retain information
• Strong customer service skills
• Compassion and caring in dealing with others
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Proficiency in basic computer skills

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.