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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.QualificationsNationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)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)Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 daysH.S. Diploma/GEDResponsibilitiesRoom patients and collect pertinent information, including chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliationComplete telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilitiesGather and maintain patient information via telephone according to department policies and proceduresPerform patient check-in and check-out dutiesObtain prior authorizationsSchedule appointmentsVerify insurance benefitsCoordinate referrals and diagnostic testingPerform office procedures according to department-specific competenciesConduct urine catheterizationsPerform bladder scanningRemove sutures and staplesApply and remove casts under provider directionRead negative TB skin test results and refer positive screenings to nursing staffPerform point-of-care diagnostic testingProvide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up careProvide condition-specific patient education materials as directed by providersAdminister medications per provider ordersAssist with prescription medication refills according to department protocolsCall prescriptions into pharmaciesNotify patients of prescription refillsDocument medication-related actions within the EMRMaintain competencies in point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty trainingConduct medication administrationCommunicate lab results to patients via phoneOrder and maintain medical suppliesPerform ear lavage proceduresAbout UsDiscover 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: and BenefitsThe 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.
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mattoon, IL, 61938, US
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