Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Peoria Pain Mgmt Center

Performs a variety of clinical and clerical activities to expedite the patient flow and business activities of the medical office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certifications (one of the following):
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Allied Health (AAH)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse and providers to assure quality healthcare and a smooth, orderly flow of patients through the office.
• Prepares patients for provider by taking appropriate vital signs and screening general medical health.
• Obtains lab specimens from patients, as needed.
• Supports providers and nurses in their day-to-day duties by sharing necessary information to assure the delivery of quality healthcare to patients.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the work environment to promote a smooth, orderly flow of patients through the office in a timely and efficient manner.
• Transports patients to vehicles.
• Orders linens, nutrients, and supplies.
• Checks for expired supplies and disposes of them properly.
• Assists in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment that promotes effective and cost-efficient patient care and that provides for the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Possesses knowledge about safety policies of the office, as well as the established policies and procedures of the organization.
• Works independently within the established guidelines of the practice.
• Responsible for keeping exam rooms and procedure areas cleaned.
• Actively participates in the decontamination of instruments.
• Assists in scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Assists the provider and nurse as needed with office procedures and exams.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages.
• Assists the nurse in the procedure area.
• Participates in learning new procedures, policies, equipment, and treatments.
• Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to do point-of-care waived testing.
• Performs lab testing and quality control in compliance with provider’s orders and lab procedures/policies.
• Assures that patient education is provided when appropriate, in a caring and professional manner.
• Assists the clerical staff in assuring optimal workflow and quality patient care.
• Assists the nursing staff with patient education involving a wide variety of health-related subjects.
• Participates in continuing education by attending various meetings.
• Assists the clerical staff by answering the telephone and taking messages; scheduling appointments; retrieving charts for the day; scanning and filing any papers or charts that need to be filed.
• Assists with a full range of front office operations as required.
• Assists the clerical staff by copying patient education materials.
• Competent in the use of all office computer systems.

About Us

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $18.33 per hour - $29.69 per hour. The actual compensation offered 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.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.