CMA, Physician's Office

Hopedale Medical Complex•Hopedale, IL

9d•$20 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

The CMA provides direct nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a physician, nurse, and/or the Practice Manager, while always maintaining a professional and courteous manner. The CMA assists in other areas of the medical office and satellite offices. Certification through a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. The clinic hours are 8:30 am to 5pm, Monday-Friday and Saturday 8am to 12pm. Our CMA's work every 5th or 6th Saturday.

Requirements

Certification through a nationally recognized certifying agency is required.
CPR (BLS) certification is required or must be able to become certified upon hire.
Flexibility to work in any of the satellite offices is required.
Must be available to work Saturday mornings.

Nice To Haves

Venipuncture experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare visit sheets and paperwork for patient appointments, verifying that all necessary materials/documents are ready prior to the appointment.
Greet patients by name while respecting HIPAA, and transport to nursing exam room. Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, current medications, and chief complaint.
Remain available to assist physician with examinations and procedures as requested providing necessary equipment and supplies.
Complete documentation in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
Complete diagnostic imaging and laboratory requisitions accurately, indicating approved diagnosis for each test ordered.
Perform required clinical competencies on indicated equipment/procedures.
Provide and document patient education including medication instruction.
Notify patient of test result and physician comment/instruction once reviewed and approved.
Answer incoming telephone calls in a professional manner, identifying self with name, job title and location. Identify calls that require a nurse and refer appropriately.
Transport patients to ancillary departments as needed.
Schedule referral appointments for patients as ordered.
Assist with filing of labs, x-rays, dictation and other reports in patient charts or sort for scanner input.
Cross train as Receptionist for Medical Arts/Satellite offices.
Assist consulting specialty physicians (Cardiology, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, etc.) and their staff.
Check and stock physician and nursing exam rooms daily.
Fill out stock requisition forms to order supplies from the purchasing department.
Check physician’s desk for completed charts and papers and return them to the nursing office for sorting and processing.
Check sample medications monthly and destroy outdated medications. Keep samples organized.
Assist with cleaning Medical Arts/Satellite offices. Maintain high level of infection control awareness.
Sort and review all incoming lab/outpatient test results and direct to the appropriate physician for review.
Cold sterilize contaminated instruments. Return and collect equipment from surgery.
Maintain high standards of patient confidentiality, observing HIPAA regulations.
Work well with other staff members maintaining a clean, safe work environment for all employees and patients.
Assist in departmental quality improvement projects providing necessary clinical data.
Perform other related work as required or requested.