About this opportunity
Carle Health lists this Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Behavioral Health on Mattis opportunity in champaign, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly.
Qualifications
Certifications:
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health (AAH)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (required within 30 days)
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
Room patients by collecting vital signs and completing medication reconciliation upon arrival
Complete telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities as directed
Gather and maintain patient information via telephone following department policies and procedures
Facilitate and coordinate care between patients, physicians, and registered nurses
Assist with patient check-in and check-out processes
Complete prior authorizations for medications and services
Coordinate referrals and diagnostic testing
Maintain injection inventory
Transcribe and communicate normal laboratory results to patients
Perform office procedures according to department competencies and protocols
Collect point-of-care diagnostic specimens, including urine samples and buccal swabs
Participate in department flu clinics, including vaccine administration and documentation
Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care as directed by providers
Retrieve and provide condition-specific patient education materials from approved sources per provider direction
Administer medications according to provider orders
Assist with prescription refill requests following department protocols
Communicate prescription orders to pharmacies and notify patients of approved refills
Document medication refill activities and patient communications in the EMR
Maintain competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment operation, and specialty training
Provide coverage support for Addiction Recovery on Kirby as needed
Process a high volume of prior authorizations and prescription refill requests
Enter data into databases and logs for statistical tracking and reporting
Create, maintain, and update spreadsheets and electronic records
Prepare routine correspondence and administrative documentation
Maintain accurate patient and departmental records in compliance with organizational standards
Collaborate with healthcare providers and staff to ensure efficient patient care coordination
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. 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. Find it all at Carle Health.
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.
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:
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per 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 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.
Worksite address
champaign, IL, 61825, US
Who can apply
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