Certified Medical Assistant

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 27,014 - 41,879; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Generous tuition reimbursement

On-site training programs

Job summary

The 10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to provide assistance in patient care. You will perform clinical measurements, document patient data, and administer medications as directed. The role involves significant responsibilities such as maintaining exam rooms and assisting with laboratory duties.

This full-time position works Monday through Friday and offers an estimated hourly compensation range of $19.61 to $30.40, along with a sign-on bonus of $3,000 and various benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• BLS or CPR certification is needed within 90 days of hire.
• Must hold CMA credential.
• Must be a registered Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Document patient data clearly and accurately.
• Administer medication as directed by the provider.
• Perform laboratory duties including phlebotomy.

Skills

Clinical measurements

Data collection

Patient assistance

Medication administration

Laboratory duties including phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

BLS or CPR certification

Certified Medical Assistant credential

Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

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. Acts as supporting staff to provider(s). Full‑time (40 hours per week), Monday‑Friday 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

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, and procedures.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and work spaces on an ongoing basis to assure an adequate supply.
• Discards outdated items and labels multi‑dose vials with date and initial opened, then discards them per guidelines.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on the needs of the practice.
• Collects patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs, and other measurements.
• Documents appropriate data and information.
• Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs, and observations that could be valuable 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 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Registered Medical Assistant from the American Registry of Medical Assistants.

Compensation

Estimated compensation range: $19.61 to $30.40 per hour, based on experience. Sign‑on bonus of $3,000.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities through continuing education and on‑site training.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• On‑site classroom learning programs and internet courses.