CMA Jobs in Merrillville, IN

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a critical role in the nursing industry by providing both clinical and administrative assistance to healthcare professionals. They perform a wide range of tasks including recording patient history, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, administering medications, and ensuring the cleanliness of examination rooms. In addition, they handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and billing. For this reason, they are indispensable in ensuring the smooth running of healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics.

To become a CMA, one must have graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, passed the CMA Certification Examination, and maintain their certification with continuing education. Important skills for a CMA include strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, technical skills, and a good understanding of medical terminology. Prior to becoming a CMA, an individual might have roles such as a medical secretary, a nursing assistant, or a phlebotomist; these positions provide valuable experience in both the administrative and clinical aspects of healthcare.

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Certified Medical Assistant - Digestive Care

  • Northwest Health Medical Group - Porter
  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider....

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Certified Medical Assistant

  • Community Health System
  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portage, IN (10 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider....

In Person Internship

Certified Medical Assistant Heart and Vascular Clinic

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group
  • Thornton, IL (15 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Thornton, IL (15 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Medical Assistant (CMA) [Required] OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Required] OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Required] OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Required...

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Medical Assistant Certified

  • UROPARTNERS LLC
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 3 days ago

Measures and records vital signs. Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint....

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Certified Medical Assistant - Family Practice

  • Duly Health and Care
  • Orland Hills, IL (24 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orland Hills, IL (24 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 11 days ago

, CNA, EMT or 2 years of prior experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $21.43-23.63 for a Medical Assistant; Certified...

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CMA Teacher

  • Illinois Association Of School
  • Park Forest, IL (20 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Park Forest, IL (20 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 27 days ago

Duties Develops an appropriate instructional program based on district curricular expectations. -Learner outcomes and assessment results that allows students to achieve at high levels....

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Certified Medical Assistant - Float

  • Northwest Health Medical Group - Porter
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider....

In Person Internship

Medical Assistant - Certified-Float

  • Community Health System
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider....

In Person Internship

Permanent Certified Medical Assistant

  • Aya Healthcare
  • New Chicago, IN (4 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Chicago, IN (4 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Certified Medical Assistant job in Hobart, Indiana paying Based on Experience. This is a week contract position that requires at least one...

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Certified Medical Assistant

  • Proactive MD
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Merrillville, IN
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY The mission of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is to support the health and wellness centers clinical and clerical operations....

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Certified Medical Assistant, Full-time

  • Proactive MD
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (16 miles from Merrillville, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is at the forefront of Proactive MDs clinical operations and is a champion of our Patient Promise: We are only and always about the patient....

In Person Full Time

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Salary for CMA Jobs in Merrillville, IN

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Highest Education Level

CMAs in Merrillville, IN offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
23.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%
High School or GED
16.4%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CMAs in Merrillville, IN
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%


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