Full-Time
Certified Medical Assistant
Updated on 9/4/2026
Heartland Health Services
Compensation Overview
$20.50 - $26.50/hr
Peoria, IL, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Infection Control
Medication Administration
Patient Care
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting certification program with current certification is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
- Knowledge and skills to provide patient services appropriate to the ages served are required.
- Proficiency with computer skills for chart completion is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with and enhance patient relations are required.
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire; it is not required to start.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in accordance with the organization's mission, strategic goals, applicable laws and regulations, performance objectives, and accreditation standards.
- Work with patients of all ages.
- Maintain working relationships with department and other organizational departments to resolve operational problems and use resources effectively in delivering quality patient care.
- Check patients in by taking vital signs, documenting pain, medications, allergies, reasons for visits, and other required flow sheets.
- Complete appropriate electronic health record templates.
- Review patient charts for outstanding laboratory results, X-ray results, or medical visits since the last appointment.
- Review patient medications and pend refills.
- Manage electronic health record inboxes as assigned.
- Assist clinicians during examinations and perform treatments, procedures, and waived laboratory testing within the scope of competency and training.
- Administer medications as ordered by clinicians and according to organizational policy and protocol.
- Stock and clean examination rooms, examination tables, and other furniture with appropriate cleansing agents according to protocol.
- Perform quality-control duties regularly in accordance with regulatory and department policies.
- Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies and practice safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.
- Run electronic health record reports according to protocol.
- Travel to various clinic locations as needed.
- Support clinic compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and organizational rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing clinical medical services, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
- Participate in continuous quality-improvement efforts designed to improve patient outcomes.
- Consult with clinical teams and direct and indirect clinical support staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that maximize patient-centered communication and services.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with organizational policies.
- Report building and equipment problems through appropriate channels.
- Perform clerical duties and department-related tasks assigned by the supervisor in a continuously changing medical practice.
- Attend staff meetings, department meetings, and other required meetings.