Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Float Team

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

9h•$18 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a highly motivated individual interested in supporting multiple areas within the ambulatory clinic setting. 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

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)
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Relevant medical assistant or ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients and collect pertinent information, including chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, medication reconciliation, and vital signs.
Complete telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities per department policies.
Perform administrative duties, including patient check-in/check-out, scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, benefit verification, referrals, testing coordination, and form completion.
Assist with office procedures and perform department-approved clinical procedures and point-of-care testing.
Administer medications and injections per provider orders.
Assist with prescription refill requests, call medications into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and document actions in the EMR.
Collect, process, and handle laboratory specimens according to established procedures.
Provide patients with written instructions, follow-up information, and approved educational materials as directed by providers.
Maintain department-specific competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
Adapt to changing workloads, patient volumes, and departmental needs.
Support multiple ambulatory clinics and perform department-specific job functions when floating.
Support HAMP coverage needs and other clinic operations as assigned.
May be required to work weekends, holidays, and temporary or pop-up clinic assignments as needed.