Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - In School Health Pekin
Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview Under general supervision of the school registered
nurse, oversee workflow of day-to-day duties of the school health
office; perform direct patient care, complete timely documentation,
ensure the daily health needs of students are met efficiently and
safely. Promote student wellness and optimize a positive learning
environment for students and staff. Responsibilities will vary
according to the school health program and the school's medical
needs. Qualifications Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA);
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical
Assistants (AAMA); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National
Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Basic Life Support (BLS)
within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Nationally
Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National
Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Registered Medical
Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT);
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of
Medical Assistants (ARMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH)
- American Allied Health (AAH), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work
Experience: 1 year clinical experience Responsibilities Clinical
Excellence/Patient Care • Serve as the primary point of contact for
students needing health assistance and maintains good working
relationships with students, parents, staff members, and
administration. • Provide routine health services to students
within the CMA scope of practice, including monitoring vital signs,
administering prescribed medications, and documenting care provided
and reporting illnesses/injuries to parents and the school nurse as
warranted. • Support the management of chronic health conditions
(e.g. diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, seizure disorders) by
following individual health plans and emergency action plans. •
Manage and maintain accurate student immunization and health
records for school compliance. Reports all non-compliance cases to
registered nurse and/or building principal in a timely manner. •
Enter and maintains accurate student health information in the
computerized student information management system. • Participate
in health plans, staff trainings, and emergency drills. • Provide
prompt, adequate, and competent first aid services for students as
needed. • Prepare and/or performs health screenings as assigned
Physical Environment of Care • Ensure the health office is
well-maintained and functional. • Possess knowledge about the
safety policies of the school health program, as well as the
established policies and procedures of the organization and the
school district. • Actively participates in cleaning and
disinfecting the health office. • Collaborate with school
registered nurse to ensure continuity of care and escalation of
complex needs. • Determine the impact of contagious illnesses and
acting to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the school
setting. • Assist in the development and implementation of
individualized health plans and emergency action plans under nurse
direction. 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.
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