Medical Assistant - Outpatient
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Before you apply
Salary$20 – $29/hr
LocationCarbondale, IL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program
1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program
Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire
One year of clinical experience
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $29.00
A successful candidate’s actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of activities that may include both direct patient care, as well as administrative and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may include working with patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, completing tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Medical assistants may also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit.
Education Qualifications
Requirements
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Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
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1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.
Experience Qualifications
Nice to have
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One year of clinical experience - Preferred
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
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Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date from one of the following credentialing organizations:
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Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
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Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT)
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National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
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Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA)
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Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH)
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Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
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Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
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Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
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Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Performance Specialists (NPS)
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Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
About the company
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
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