Certified Medical Assistant - Morton

Springfield Clinic•Morton, IL

3h•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant assists physicians, optometrists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses with direct and indirect patient care, laboratory procedures, charging, and medical records. The role combines clinical and administrative support, including preparing patients for examinations, documenting patient information, supporting provider-directed care, coordinating appointments and procedures, and maintaining the clinic work area and supplies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program, as required by the certifying body.
Maintain RMA, CMA, or NCMA credentials according to the certifying body's requirements.
Provide Human Resources with a copy of credentials before the certification period expires.
At the time of hire, be registered or certified as a Medical Assistant through AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AAH, or NAHP. Credentials from another organization require review and approval by the Director of Nursing.
Obtain CPR certification in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize the nursing station and work area to facilitate efficient workflow.
Organize written medical information for physician and nurse review, place it in the medical record in the correct order, and proofread appropriate dictation.
Assist with answering phones for physicians, nurses, and receptionists.
Schedule appointments according to patient needs.
Open and distribute mail, file miscellaneous office information, and organize written communications.
Order office supplies using cost-containment methods.
Order medical supplies, stock examination rooms, and clean them according to infection-control policies.
Follow clinic policies, including the Nursing Dress Code Policy, and adhere to clinic performance standards.
Interview patients to determine their chief complaint and document the information in the medical record.
Take and document vital signs.
Perform office procedures, such as sterile urinary catheterization, suture or staple removal, and cast removal, under the direction of a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.
Order diagnostic tests, examinations, and procedures according to physician orders.
Prepare patients for physician examinations.
Give patients home-care and medication instructions under the direction of a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician.
Administer oral and subcutaneous medications under provider direction.
Administer allergy injections only under the direct supervision of the physician who prescribed the antigen.
Complete insurance pre-certifications and referrals as necessary.
Provide patient and family education and reinforce patient teaching under provider direction.
Call prescriptions in to pharmacies, provide patient instructions, and document actions under provider direction.
Schedule procedures and surgeries as necessary.
Comply with Springfield Clinic incident-reporting policies and procedures.
Follow applicable OSHA requirements and complete Springfield Clinic training as required by policy.
Provide excellent customer service and follow Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.