Ortho Tech/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Carle McLean Ortho/Sports Med

Carle Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. In this role, you will support medical professionals in delivering quality healthcare services, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a clean and efficient clinic environment. You will play a crucial role in patient assessments, assisting with procedures, and providing education to patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of inclusivity and professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Certifications in medical assisting and basic life support required.
• Experience with medical terminology and patient care processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with care and coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Prepare and maintain medical instruments and ensure clinic safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

HIPAA Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR Systems

Medical Equipment

Job description

Overview

Responsible for providing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation by following standards and practices. Assists physicians, mid-levels and other staff in coordinating patient care.

Responsibilities

Cares for and assists patients as appropriate, brings patient care issues to the provider's attention. Cleans and stocks exam rooms. Obtains and documents a proper intake including but not limited to patient's history of present illness, health history, vital signs, and health risk factors, assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriate. Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to the patient. Obtains patient consent for care/in-office procedures. Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures including but not limited to: injections, US injections, C-arm injections and fracture closed reductions, podiatric office procedures. Works closely with provider, nurse and other staff to ensure quality patient care. Fits patients with boots, braces and other DME items as ordered by the provider. Cast and splint application and removal. Dressing changes and applications, suture and staple removal. Provides patient education specific for the item. Prepares injections. Obtains all lab, imaging, op note and office visits from outside facilities. Places orders for physical therapy, imaging, lab work, etc. as ordered by the provider. Ensures patient confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. Trains other ortho tech staff to ensure competency with rooming process, fitting and dispensing of DME, applying and removing casts. Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag rules. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies. Improves processes/addressing issues with anything related to clinic processes and procedures. Prepares instruments for sterilization. Ensures autoclave is in proper working order. Checks AEDs weekly to ensure they are in good working order. Orders/maintains/stocks supplies for clinic use. Checks clean/dirty laundry status and ensures we have appropriate stock on hand. Coordinates packaging and pick up of Biohazard waste for disposal. Collects all used instruments and prepares for courier to transport to sterilization at CBMC/Disperses returned and sterilized items to clinic for use.

Qualifications

Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); 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); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required). Work Experience: Medical Terminology.

Carle Health Company Overview

Find it here.

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 $18.72 per hour - $30.33 per 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 to 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.