Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - ObGyn Clinic (Urbana)

Overview

Now seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) to support our OB/GYN clinic! This role is perfect for someone who loves hands on work, expanding your clinical skill set, and meaningful patient connections. If you are passionate about expanding your clinical skills in a women's health specialty setting, apply today!

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

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH)American Allied Health (AAH); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)American Medical Technologists (AMT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience:


Responsibilities

Rooming patients: Collects vitals such as weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and pulse ox. Collects pertinent information regarding the patient’s chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
Chaperones provider during patient exams.
Administers vaccines and medications under ordering providers. Can compound/dilute medication with competency testing by department educator.
Assist with office procedures such as suture or staple removal, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, biopsies, and colposcopies.
Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider.
Performs point of care testing such as pregnancy and urinalysis tests.
Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
Completes Rx refills and normal lab results from the nurse work list.
Administrative tasks: completes necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and/or other health care facilities. Patient check in or check out, scheduling appointments, and coordination of referrals and testing.
Provides assistance with prescription medication refills per department protocols. Call medications into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and document actions within the EMR per provider orders.


About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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: [email protected].


Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.33per hour - $29.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.