Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - OB/GYN Clinic
Carle Health•Peoria, IL
•$18 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
The Certified or Registered Medical Assistant provides essential clinical and administrative support to healthcare teams. By streamlining patient care and office operations, they ensure a seamless experience for both staff and patients during examinations and treatments.
Requirements
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – NAHP
- Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Allied Health (AAH) or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) (Required within 30 days of hire)
- High School Diploma or GED required
Responsibilities
- Efficiently gather patient history (family, social, surgical), record chief complaints, and perform medication reconciliation upon arrival.
- Perform diagnostic tests and clinical procedures, including: Urinary catheterization and bladder scanning, Suture/staple removal and cast application/removal, Point-of-care testing and TB skin test readings.
- Administer vaccines and medications per provider orders, including the ability to compound or dilute medications following competency testing.
- Conduct detailed medical history intakes for prenatal appointments and manage lab results from RN worklists.
- Manage telephone interactions with patients, families, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities to gather information or relay provider instructions.
- Provide patients with written and verbal education regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up care using approved internal and external resources.
- Facilitate prescription refills and pharmacy notifications according to department protocols and EMR documentation standards.
- Oversee patient check-in/out, appointment scheduling, and verification of benefits.
- Process prior authorizations and coordinate referrals or specialized testing.
- Maintain department-specific competencies in equipment handling and specialty training while excelling in team building and problem-solving.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
