Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Occupational Medicine

Carle-Health; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 52,522,000 - 85,074,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant to support routine patient care and administrative tasks in a medical practice. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining medical histories, and coordinating referrals and testing.

The role requires CMA/RMA certifications, a high school diploma or GED, and Basic Life Support within 30 days. The team emphasizes accurate documentation and patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• CMA and/or RMA certifications recognized by major certifying bodies (AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NHA, NCCT).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect chief complaint, history, and medication reconciliation information.
• Handle telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and other facilities.
• Perform administrative tasks: check-in/out, scheduling, prior authorizations, benefit verification, referrals, testing.
• Assist with point-of-care tests and basic procedures under provider direction.
• Provide patient education and written instructions, and document actions in EMR.
• Administer medications per orders and manage prescription refills per protocol.
• Support nursing staff and maintain exam and procedure rooms with supplies.

Skills

MA Certifications list

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Rooming patients: Collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit. Telephone Interactions: As directed, completing necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and/or other health care facilities. Gathering information and maintaining patient information via telephone per department specific processes and policies. Administrative tasks including, but not limited to, patient check in or check out, prior authorizations, scheduling appointments, verification of benefits, and coordination of referrals and testing. Office procedures as directed and per department specific competencies. May perform procedures such as urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture or staple removal, application or removal of casts at the direction of a provider, reading results of negative TB skin tests or steering patient to the care of a department nurse when TB screening appears to have indications of a positive read, and other diagnostic testing at the point of care. Provide patient with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider. CMA staff may retrieve and provide condition specific education from the internet, internal website, or printed materials per the provider directions and orders. Administer medications per the provider order. Provide assistance with prescription medication refills per department protocols. Call medications into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and documents actions within the EMR per provider orders. Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training. Provides Patient Care: Accurately measures and records height, weight vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP). Completes medication reconciliation. Administers Vaccinations. Assists providers with procedures and treatment. Performs audiometry, spirometry, respiratory mask fits, EKGs and phlebotomy. Performs ear washes and dressing changes. Performs drug and alcohol testing according to state and federal guidelines. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Provides support to nursing staff. Maintains Patient Care Environment: Orders, receives and stores supplies. Cleans and stocks exam rooms and procedure rooms. Maintain par level of supplies. Maintain Expiration Log of supplies and medications.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Health Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. 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].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per 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.