Illinois State
Extra Help CMA or MA
Job no:
520723 Work type:
On Campus Location:
Normal, Illinois
Title:
Extra Help CMA or MA Division Name:
Student Affairs Department:
Health Services
Job Summary
Assists nursing staff and healthcare providers promote wellness in treating illness. Promote an optimal level of function in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice and the policies, procedures, and protocols of the Nursing Department and Student Health Service.
Additional Information
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
CMA: $20.00 per hour
MA: $19.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
CMA: 1. High school graduation or equivalent. 2. Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. **accepted certifications include CMA, NCMA, CCMA, and RMA
MA: 1. High school graduation or equivalent. 2. One (1) year of work experience and/or training which provided knowledge of clinical procedures and training in vital signs and patient prep for exams, sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment, and assisting with examinations and minor surgical procedures.
Work Hours
As needed. 28 hours per week maximum.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to work quickly and accurately in order to maintain an organized patient flow through the office. 2. Ability to stand, walk, and/or kneel for long periods, ability to sit, hear, see, write, speak, and ability to use computers. 3. Ability to distinguish colors on a monitor. 4. Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small objects.
Proposed Starting Date
2025
Optional Applicant Documents
Current/valid medical assistant certification - see Special Instructions to Applicants section Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note : These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
If applicable, upload a copy of your current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board under optional documents or via the options below:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Contact Information for Applicants
Breanna Crippen Human Resources 309-438-8315 bcplese@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened:
08/26/2025 11:50 AM CST Application Closes:
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Job no:
520723 Work type:
On Campus Location:
Normal, Illinois
Title:
Extra Help CMA or MA Division Name:
Student Affairs Department:
Health Services
Job Summary
Assists nursing staff and healthcare providers promote wellness in treating illness. Promote an optimal level of function in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice and the policies, procedures, and protocols of the Nursing Department and Student Health Service.
Additional Information
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
CMA: $20.00 per hour
MA: $19.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
CMA: 1. High school graduation or equivalent. 2. Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. **accepted certifications include CMA, NCMA, CCMA, and RMA
MA: 1. High school graduation or equivalent. 2. One (1) year of work experience and/or training which provided knowledge of clinical procedures and training in vital signs and patient prep for exams, sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment, and assisting with examinations and minor surgical procedures.
Work Hours
As needed. 28 hours per week maximum.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to work quickly and accurately in order to maintain an organized patient flow through the office. 2. Ability to stand, walk, and/or kneel for long periods, ability to sit, hear, see, write, speak, and ability to use computers. 3. Ability to distinguish colors on a monitor. 4. Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small objects.
Proposed Starting Date
2025
Optional Applicant Documents
Current/valid medical assistant certification - see Special Instructions to Applicants section Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note : These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
If applicable, upload a copy of your current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board under optional documents or via the options below:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Contact Information for Applicants
Breanna Crippen Human Resources 309-438-8315 bcplese@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened:
08/26/2025 11:50 AM CST Application Closes:
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