CMA, Physician's Office

Hopedale Medical Complex•Tremont, IL

7d•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 all necessary materials/documents are ready prior to appointment.
Greet patients and transport to exam room. Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, current medications, and chief complaint.
Assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Complete documentation in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
Complete diagnostic imaging and laboratory requisitions accurately, indicating approved diagnosis for each test ordered.
Provide and document patient education, including medication instructions.
Notify patient of test result and physician comment/instruction once reviewed and approved.
Answer incoming telephone calls.
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 staff.
Check and stock physician and nursing exam rooms daily.
Sort and review all incoming lab/outpatient test results and direct to the appropriate physician for review.