Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - First Care Peoria Heights

Carle Health; Peoria Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in Illinois seeks a Clinical Medical Assistant to assist in patient care and clinical duties within a supportive team environment. The role includes obtaining vital signs, managing referrals, and educating patients, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and compliance with health guidelines.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certifications required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Occupational Medicine certification needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider with obtaining patient vital information.
• Schedule referrals and manage follow-up appointments.
• Triage patients according to severity of illness.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status, including in-basket tasks, nurse folders, and providing results and provider instructions to patients. Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Other duties as assigned by provider or supervisor within scope of CMA guidelines. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding. Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. Become certified in appropriate occupational medicine testing within 6 months of hire date as advised by supervisor. Triage patients as according to severity of illness or injury. Performs injections, TB placements, ear lavages, venipuncture, and other procedures as directed by the provider.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.
• Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weigh, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient’s chart and consistent with clinical protocol.
• Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out basic rooming functions to include vital signs and completion of screening questions at time of visit.
• May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Carry out clinical orders given by provider as appropriate deemed by scope of competency including but not limited to administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection.
• Responsible for managing the tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients to support their health.
• Responsible for assisting in managing results and follow-up as determined by provider.
• Complete tasks within scope of certificate, licensure and competency as delegated by provider to support patient care.
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record using standardized workflows and processes.

Development and Patient Education

• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members as directed by provider.
• Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.
• Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Occupational Medicine certification needed within 6 months of hire date, including breath alcohol testing, drug screening, audiograms, obtain knowledge of all DOT requirements.

Qualifications

Certifications: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience: Basic computer skills

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $18per hour - $29.13per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.