Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Behavioral Health on Mattis
Carle Health•Champaign, IL
•$18 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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)
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
