Clinic Nurse- Neurology CMA

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support Neurology providers. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, data collection, and accurate documentation in patient records.

Hours are full-time (40 hours/week), shift 1st, with a starting pay of $20.59 per hour and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. CMA certification and BLS/CPR within 90 days are required to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.
• BLS or CPR certification due within 90 days of hire.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as directed by the provider.
• Assists providers with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Documents data accurately in patient records and communicates with the team.
• Performs clinical measurements and data collection.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, stocked and compliant with infection control policies.
• Follows universal precautions and documents lab or waived testing as needed.

Skills

CMA certification

BLS/CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. Performs patient or office related duties including but not limited to clinical measurements and data collection. Documents data and provider directed information clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s).

Department: Neurology

Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

Shift: 1st

Required: High School Diploma, CMA certification, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $20.59

Sign on bonus of $3,000!!

Responsibilities

Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes., Administers medication as directed by the provider., Assists providers with patient exams/ treatments/procedures., Cleans/stocks exam rooms/work spaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies/protocols. This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines., Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies/protocols., Collects patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements., Documents appropriate data/information. Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider’s assessment, care and follow-up., Documents responses to patient history/screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations., Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens., Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated., Performs and documents laboratory duties which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and performance of routine basic waived testing. Handles and coordinates reference lab testing specimens/reports and corresponding reports/documentation., Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies., Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider’s instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation., Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits.

Requirements

High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of Accredited LPN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$20.59 - $31.91

Pay based on experience