Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

KIDZCARE PEDIATRICS•Leland, IL

64d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA), you will assist medical providers in delivering high-quality patient care, including patient work-up, laboratory collection, and procedures within your scope of practice. Duties are performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and the practice’s established priorities and procedures. The practice’s mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate health care to families and make each patient encounter pleasant and informative while respecting patients’ and families’ time and individual needs. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians during exams, collecting specimens and performing basic laboratory tests, administering medications as directed, and maintaining exam rooms, instruments, and required logs. The position also involves communicating professionally, coordinating care, protecting patient privacy, supporting patient and employee safety, and adhering to regulatory and company policies. The work takes place in an indoor, temperature-controlled, smoke-free, handicapped-accessible environment. Exposure or potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids and occasional stressful situations may occur. The role requires the ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing at least 25 pounds. Pay is determined by years of experience and office location(s).

Requirements

Must have an active RMA/CMA.
Must be CPR certified.
Working knowledge of computer applications.
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
Good visual acuity and ability to communicate verbally.
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pediatric medical practice is preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and document information in patient charts.
Instruct patients about medications and special diets as directed by the medical provider.
Explain treatment procedures to patients and prepare them for examinations.
Assist physicians during patient examinations.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Stock exam rooms with medical supplies and maintain instruments; prepare sterilization as required.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
Collect blood according to established procedures and universal precautions, in accordance with OSHA standards.
Remove sutures and change dressings.
Maintain assigned logs and perform required checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid changes.
Process messages from patients and front-office staff to providers.
Complete mandatory training and perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate a service-oriented commitment to superior customer experiences.
Collaborate with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, physicians, and employees.
Consider patient and employee safety and take initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
Respect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA confidentiality guidelines.
Communicate professionally, build strong working relationships, and identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Accept responsibility for decisions and actions, use appropriate resources, and adhere to regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Meet position requirements and perform essential functions.