Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Heartland Health Services - Central Illinois; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

PTO 4 weeks / year

401K match up to 4%

Health benefits start Day 1

$250 CEUs & Certifications paid yearly

Job summary

Heartland Health Services - Central Illinois in Peoria region is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide patient care across multiple clinic locations. This full-time role offers a starting compensation of $20.50–$26.50 per hour based on experience, with benefits starting Day 1, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, holidays, and a 401K match.

The CMA will take vitals, document in the EHR, assist clinicians, manage medications, and travel to clinic locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accredited medical assistant program with current certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge to provide patient services to all ages.
• Proficient computer skills for chart completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Maintains positive relationships with departments and resolves operational issues.
• Checks in patients, takes vitals, documents pain, meds, allergies and visit reason.
• Completes appropriate electronic health record templates.
• Reviews patient charts and lab/x-ray results since last appointment.
• Reviews medications and processes refills.
• Assists clinicians during examinations and performs treatments and waived labs.
• Administers medications as ordered per policy.
• Stocks and cleans exam rooms and equipment.
• Travels to clinic locations as needed.
• Ensures confidentiality and compliance with all regulations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant program with current certification

Job description

Description $20.50-$26.50 per hour *compensation determined based on experience

Job Type Full-time Description $20.50-$26.50 per hour *compensation determined based on experience Full-time (40 hours per week) Multi-location position (Carver/Garden/Wisconsin) Must have reliable transportation. 10 Paid Holidays off per Year PTO - 4 Weeks Accrued per Year 401K Match up to 4% Health Benefits Start Day 1 (Medical/Dental/Vision/Etc.) $250 CEUs and Certifications paid annually.Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care, in accordance with the Heartland Health Services (HHS) mission, strategic goals, federal and state laws and regulations, performance and outcome objectives, and accreditation standards.Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with department - communicates with other HHS departments, as needed, to resolve operational problems and make the most effective use of the resources in delivering quality patient care.
• Checks patient in by taking vitals, documenting pain, medications, allergies, reason for patient visit, and other flow sheets as required.
• Completes the appropriate electronic health record templates.
• Reviews patient chart, checks for any outstanding labs, x-ray results, or any medical visits since last appointment.
• Reviews patient medications and pends refills.
• EHR in baskets as assigned.
• Assists clinician during examinations and performs treatments, procedures, and waived lab testing within scope of competency and training.
• Administers medications as ordered by clinicians and according to HHS policy/protocol.
• Stocks and cleans exam room and cleans exam table and other furniture with appropriate cleansing agent as per protocol.
• Performs quality control duties regularly, in accordance with regulatory and department policy.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Runs EHR reports per protocol.
• Travels to various clinic locations as needed.
• Supports clinic compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and HHS rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing the clinical provision of medical services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
• Supports and is involved in HHS’s continuous quality improvement efforts designed to improve patient outcomes.
• Works in consultation with clinical teams, direct clinical support staff, and indirect clinical support staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that maximize patient-centered communication and services.
• Maintains and assures confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HHS’s policies.
• Reports building/equipment problems through the appropriate channels.
• Performs any clerical duty or department related task as assigned by supervisor in a continuously changing medical practice.
• Attends all staff meetings, department meetings, and any other meetings as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program with current certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide patient services appropriate to the ages served.
• Proficient computer skills for chart completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact and enhance patient relations.
• Licensure/Certifications - Basic Life Support; not required to start but must obtain within the first 90 days of hire.

Salary Description $20.50-$26.50 per hour