CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - MANTENO (40 HRS/WK DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) to join our team in Kankakee, Illinois. This role supports healthcare providers during examinations and treatments, administers vaccines, conducts medical procedures, and handles essential administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  • Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for consultations.
  • Assist in patient examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Obtain and accurately record vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
  • Perform basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKG, wound care, and administering injections under supervision.
  • Administer vaccines as requested by the provider.
  • Perform pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, and nebulizer treatments.
• Clinical Assistance:
  • Prepare and sterilize medical instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Assist in minor surgical procedures and examinations, maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Conduct laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose, and rapid strep tests.
  • Manage inventory and ensure adequate stock of medical supplies and medications.
• Administrative Support:
  • Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures, and coordinate referrals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR), ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations.
  • Handle patient inquiries, telephone calls, and messages promptly and courteously.
  • Verify insurance coverage, collect co-payments, and process billing and coding accurately.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  • Adhere to established clinical protocols, infection control measures, and safety standards.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist in maintaining accreditation standards.
  • Stay updated with industry regulations, guidelines, and best practices through continuing education.
• Non-essential Duties:
  • Assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and special projects as assigned.
  • Support the healthcare team in additional tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Requirements

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical terminology, clinical procedures, and basic pharmacology.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical billing software.
• Willingness to adapt to changing healthcare policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Competitive compensation with base pay within the position’s pay range, premium pay (e.g., shift differential, on-call), and annual performance-based increases.
• Paid Time Off programs (for 0.5 to 1.0 FTE).
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program (for 0.001 to 0.49 FTE).

Pay

USD $20.55 - USD $25.35 per hour.

Work Environment

• Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
  • Minimal exposure to blood and body fluids (universal precautions required).
  • Potential risk for exposure to TB or airborne pathogens (degree of exposure varies).
  • Speech: Required for communicating with patients, families, staff, and community agencies.
  • Vision: Required for reading memos, literature, and patient-related documentation.
  • Hearing: Required for communicating, interviewing, and counseling.
  • Touch: Required for documentation and patient care.
• Activity/Lifting Requirements:
  • Sit: 70% of the time.
  • Stand: 10% of the time.
  • Walk: 30% of the time.
  • Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently.
  • May occasionally carry books, charts, or printed material to specified locations.
  • Repetitive use of hands for simple grasp, fine manipulation (e.g., writing, keyboard use, telephone), and pushing/pulling (e.g., wheelchairs).
• Environmental Factors:
  • Inside hours: 8.
  • Temperature, lighting, noise levels, humidity, and atmosphere: Normal range.
  • No special hazards or protective clothing required.