Certified Medical Assistant

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Effingham (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Effingham, IL, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support cardiology providers. The role is full-time, on-site, and covers patient measurements, data collection, and room preparation, with routine lab tasks as directed.

Requires High School diploma, CMA certification, and BLS/CPR within 90 days. Compensation starts at $20.59/hour with a sign-on bonus up to $3,000; pay is based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• CMA certification is required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers and assists with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Performs clinical measurements and data collection.
• Cleans, stocks, and sterilizes exam rooms and equipment per policy.
• Handles lab duties including phlebotomy and waived testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Data collection

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma

CMA certification

BLS/CPR within 90 days

Tools

Sterilization techniques

Laboratory procedures

Job description

## Certified Medical AssistantApply: On-Site: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR105282**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**Certified Medical Assistant**Job Description**Certified Medical Assistant are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. Performs patient or office related duties including but not limited to clinical measurements and data collection. Documents data and provider directed information clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s). Department: Effingham CardiologyHours: Full time, 40 hours/weekShift: 1stRequired: High School Diploma, CMA certification, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hirePay: Based on experience, starting at $20.59Location: Effingham **Sign-on bonus up to $3,000!!****Responsibilities**Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes., Administers medication as directed by the provider., Assists providers with patient exams/ treatments/procedures., Cleans/stocks exam rooms/work spaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies/protocols. This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines., Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies/protocols., Collects patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements., Documents appropriate data/information. Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow-up., Documents responses to patient history/screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations., Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens., Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated., Performs and documents laboratory duties which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and performance of routine basic waived testing. Handles and coordinates reference lab testing specimens/reports and corresponding reports/documentation., Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies., Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider's instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation., Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits.**Requirements**High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Registered Medical Assistant - American Registry of Medical Assistants**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$20.59 - $31.91Pay based on experience