Certified Medical Assistant II

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,618,000 - 98,427,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a CMA/RMA-certified medical assistant to join our Gastroenterology team in Georgia. The role focuses on delivering compassionate patient care, recording vital signs, and updating medications and allergies during visits.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, supporting the care team and ensuring accurate health records. Candidates should have a minimum of five years CMA/RMA experience, AHA BLS certification, and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Five years CMA/RMA experience after certification.
• CMA II eligibility with SCMA exam possible.
• In good standing with department; meets/exceeds expectations; no CFIP within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient service and assist with vital signs.
• Interview patients and record medical information accurately.
• Update health maintenance and medication/allergy information at visits.

Skills

Patient interaction

Compassionate care

EMR system proficiency

Education

High school diploma

CMA/RMA certification

AHA BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Department

02130 AHNMG Gastroenterology: 240 Sheraton Blvd - Gastroenterology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Essential Functions

• Exemplify caring and compassionate customer service to create an excellent patient experience
• Provide exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and families in a wide variety of sensitive situations
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in an often-hectic environment and possess the ability to work cohesively on a team and independently
• Interview and record patients' medical information and measure their vital signs,
• Updates health maintenance at patient visit, accurately identifies medication changes and updates allergy information at each visit
• Utilizes standard precautions, complies with policies and other Regulatory Agency standards
• Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards
• Conduct Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable
• Responsible for the development and implementation of a treatment plan.
• Lead lower-level staff by providing direction and training
• Collect, prepare and log blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens.
• Ensures ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the care team is presented with test results
• Function as an EMR super user
• Complete all annual in-service, education and/or training required to maintain professional standards
• Complete annual unit-based project

Physical Requirements

Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 lbs. in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity.

Education, Experience And Certifications

High school graduate or equivalent required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.

Must maintain current certification.

Recognized/certified as a CMA or RMA by one of the following National Organizations:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Health Career Association (NHA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).

Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Five (5) years of experience as CMA/RMA after certification date
• Teammate can become a CMA II, without 5 years of experience, if they pass the Specialty Certified Medical Assistant (SCMA) exam
• Must be in good standing within department, with performance rating of meets/exceeds expectations in their last performance review with no CFIP within six months.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.