Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - ObGyn Clinic

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

2d•$18 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Now seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) to support our OB/GYN clinic! This role is perfect for someone who loves hands on work, expanding your clinical skill set, and meaningful patient connections. If you are passionate about expanding your clinical skills in a women's health specialty setting, apply today! 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

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH)American Allied Health (AAH); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED
Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Rooming patients: Collects vitals such as weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and pulse ox. Collects pertinent information regarding the patient’s chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
Chaperones provider during patient exams.
Administers vaccines and medications under ordering providers. Can compound/dilute medication with competency testing by department educator.
Assist with office procedures such as suture or staple removal, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, biopsies, and colposcopies.
Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider.
Performs point of care testing such as pregnancy and urinalysis tests.
Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
Completes Rx refills and normal lab results from the nurse work list.
Administrative tasks: completes necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and/or other health care facilities. Patient check in or check out, scheduling appointments, and coordination of referrals and testing.
Provides assistance with prescription medication refills per department protocols. Call medications into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and document actions within the EMR per provider orders.