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Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical AssistantThe 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.QualificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health (AAH)Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - 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)Education: H.S. Diploma/GEDResponsibilitiesRoom patients and collect information on chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation.Complete telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities.Gather and maintain patient information via telephone according to department policies and procedures.Perform patient check-in and check-out.Complete prior authorizations for medications and procedures.Schedule appointments and verify insurance benefits.Coordinate referrals and diagnostic testing.Perform office procedures and department-specific duties.Assist with urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture/staple removal, and cast application/removal as directed by a provider.Read negative TB skin test results and escalate potential positive results to nursing staff.Perform point-of-care diagnostic testing.Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care.Provide condition-specific patient education materials as directed by providers.Administer medications per provider orders.Assist with prescription medication refills according to department protocols.Call prescriptions into pharmacies and notify patients of refills.Document patient interactions and medication actions in the EMR.Maintain competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.Obtain and document height, weight, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, pain level, and medication reviews.Clean and stock exam rooms and supply areas.Order and maintain department supplies.Maintain patient and provider schedule flow.Serve as a preceptor and resource for Medical Assistant staff.Maintain par levels of supplies in exam rooms.Track and monitor supply and medication expiration dates.Assist with Certificates of Medical Necessity.Call patients with normal laboratory results.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.Compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per hour. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Worksite address
urbana, IL, 61801, US
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