Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - In School Health - Carle Health

Overview

Under general supervision, oversees workflow of day-to-day duties of the school health office; performs a variety ofclinical and clerical functions as assigned by the school registered nurse to optimize a positive learning environment forstudents and staff. Responsibilities will vary according to the school health program and the school's medical needs.
Qualifications

License/Certifications:
Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education:
H.S. Diploma/GED

Other Knowledge/Skills:

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.
  
• Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
  
• May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
  
• Administer ordered medical and/or vaccines.
  
• Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
  
• Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
  
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
  
  Development and Patient Education
  
  
  
  • Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
    
  • Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.
    
  • Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.
    
  • Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
    
  • Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.
    
  • Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
    
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
    
  • Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
    
  • Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
    
  • Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
    
    About Us
    
    Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. 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: human.resources@carle.com.
    Compensation and Benefits
    
    The compensation range for this position is $18per hour - $29.13per 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.