Certified Medical Assistant, Behavioral Health - Full Time

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support daily medical office operations in a Behavioral Health setting. The role involves patient reception, rooming, and assisting clinicians with examinations and basic lab work.

Applicants should have ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited training and active CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA certification with CPR/BLS. This is a full-time, day-shift position in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP or regionally accredited medical assisting program.
• Certification in CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA and CPR/BLS within stated timelines.

Responsabilités

• Greet and assist patients, prepare for examinations, and maintain patient flow.
• Assist with clinical procedures, examinations, and lab tests.
• Schedule appointments, document in the EHR, and coordinate referrals.

Connaissances

Patient care

Medical assisting

Communication skills

Data entry

Formation

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited program

Postsecondary medical assisting program

Outils

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Description du poste

OVERVIEW

The CMA provides support with the daily activities of a medical office by performing the duties below. In Behavioral Health, the CMA supports our prescribers to ensure the clinic runs smoothly.

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Shift: Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
• Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
• Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.
• Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.
• Conducts reminder calls to all patients.
• Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.
• Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.
• Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.
• Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
• Collects payment from patients and issues receipt.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts.
• Maintains and orders supplies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a post secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commissionor by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education,or a graduate of an educational program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Experience in a program with a clinical rotationpreferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Required current CMA certification through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements.

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.

PAY RANGE:

$19.79 - $28.69

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women