Position Summary:
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) 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) or the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) American Medical Technologies (AMT) or the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). In addition, this certification requires: Successful completion of a Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (RMA/CMA) program or equivalent. upon hire and
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Capacity to learn and retain information. Strong customer service skills. Compassion and caring in dealing with others and the ability to operate office equipment. Team member oriented and proficiency in basic computer skills.
Essential Functions:
- Administrative tasks including, but not limited to patient check in or check out, scheduling appointments and coordination of referrals and testing.
- Provide patient with written instructions regarding procedures, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider.
- Rooming patients, obtaining vitals for patient care during clinic days.
- Collecting pertinent information regarding the patients chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
- Telephone interactions as directed, completing necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and other health care facilities. Gathering information and maintaining patient information via telephone per department specific processes and policies.
- Escort patients as needed in the cancer center to other departments.
- Keep exam rooms and procedural areas stocked with the necessary supplies.
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.
