Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Immediate Care

Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:




$500.00 Sign on bonus

The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly.









Qualifications:




EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
H.S. Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) From the following certification bodies: National Health Career Association (NHA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Allied Health (AAH) upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) From the following certification bodies: American Medical Technologists (AMT) or the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) upon hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Healthcare experience preferred









Essential Functions:

• Obtain vitals and collect data for patients to be seen by provider.
• Perform waiting room and exam room rounding.
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Perform procedures, not limited to, EKG, ear washes, vision screening, dressing changes, wound care, suture/staple removal, point of care testing and splint application.
• Clean and prepare instrument for sterilization and sterilize instruments when appropriate.
• Collect and process specimens correctly.
• Member of the code team.
• Administer adult medications via Intramuscular, Subcutaneous and oral to adults. Inhalation therapy to adult and pediatric patients.
• Apply and charge for Durable Medical Equipment as appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. - For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
  
  
  
  Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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