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

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

Job summary

Join a supportive and inclusive healthcare team dedicated to patient care and excellence. In this role, you will provide essential support to physicians and patients, assisting with medical procedures and ensuring a high standard of care. You will be part of a renowned healthcare system that values growth and flexibility, offering opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you. Discover your purpose and grow with us at a leading healthcare provider in Illinois.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work opportunities

Career growth and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Certifications in Clinical Medical Assistance required.
• Experience in patient care and medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with care and coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and medical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with safety and confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Communication Skills

HIPAA Compliance

Infection Control

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

Autoclave

AED

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.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Cares for and assists patients as appropriate, brings patient care issues to the provider's attention.
2. Cleans and stocks exam rooms.
3. 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.
4. Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to the patient.
5. Obtains patient consent for care/in-office procedures.
6. 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.
7. Works closely with provider, nurse, and other staff to ensure quality patient care.
8. Fits patients with boots, braces, and other DME items as ordered by the provider.
9. Cast and splint application and removal. Dressing changes and applications, suture and staple removal. Provides patient education specific for the item.
10. Prepares injections.
11. Obtains all lab, imaging, op note, and office visits from outside facilities.
12. Places orders for physical therapy, imaging, lab work, etc. as ordered by the provider.
13. Ensure patient confidentiality.
14. Other duties as assigned.
15. Train other ortho tech staff to ensure competency with rooming process, fitting, and dispensing of DME, applying and removing casts.
16. Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flag rules.
17. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
18. Improves processes/addressing issues with anything related to clinic processes and procedures.
19. Prepares instruments for sterilization. Ensure autoclave is in proper working order.
20. Checks AED's weekly to ensure they are in good working order.
21. Ordering/maintaining/stocking of supplies for clinic use.
22. Checking clean/dirty laundry status and ensuring we have appropriate stock on hand.
23. Coordinates packaging and pick up of Biohazard waste for disposal.
24. Collects all used instruments and prepares for courier to transport to sterilization at CBMC/Disperses returned and sterilized items to clinic for use.

About Us

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].

Compensation and Benefits

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.