CMA/RMA: Patient Care & Admin Support Specialist

Carle-Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant to support clinical staff in patient care and administrative tasks. The role involves rooming patients, documenting medical histories and vitals, and coordinating referrals and tests.

The position requires CMA/RMA credentials and BLS certification, with responsibilities including MT actions, insurance verifications, and EMR documentation in EPIC.

Qualifications

• Certification as CMA, RMA, NRCMA, NCCT, CCMA or AMT is expected.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with EMR systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect pertinent information and vitals.
• Conduct telephone communications with patients and families.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals and testing.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations.
• Perform clinical procedures and point-of-care testing as directed.

Education

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health (AAH)

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Carle Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant to support clinical staff in patient care and administrative tasks. The role involves rooming patients, documenting medical histories and vitals, and coordinating referrals and tests.

The position requires CMA/RMA credentials and BLS certification, with responsibilities including MT actions, insurance verifications, and EMR documentation in EPIC.