Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Pain Mgmt Center

Performs a variety of clinical and clerical activities to expedite the patient flow and business activities of the medical office.

• →Assists the nurse and providers to assure quality healthcare and a smooth, orderly flow of patients through the office.
  • →Prepares the patients for provider by taking appropriate vital signs and screening general medical health.
  • →Obtains lab specimens from patients, as needed.
  • →Supports providers and nurses in their day to day duties by sharing necessary information to assure the delivery of quality healthcare to patients.
  • →Possesses flexibility in the work environment in order to promote a smooth, orderly flow of patients through the office in a timely and efficient manner.
  • →Transports patients to vehicles
  • →Orders linens, nutrients, and supplies.
  • →Checks for expired supplies and dispose of them properly

• →Assists in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment that promotes effective and cost-efficient patient care and that provides for the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
  • →Possesses knowledge about safety policies of the office, as well as the established policies and procedures of the organization.
  • →Works independently within the established guidelines of the practice.
  • →Responsible for keeping exam rooms and procedure areas cleaned.
  • →Actively participates in the decontamination of instruments.
  • →Assists in scheduling follow up appointments.

• →Assists the provider and nurse as needed with office procedures and exams.
  • →Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages.
  • →Assists the nurse in the procedure area.
  • →Participates in learning new procedures, policies, equipment and treatments.
  • →Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to do point of care waived testing.
  • →Performs lab testing and quality control in compliance with provider’s orders and lab procedures/policies.

• →Assures that patient education is provides when appropriate, in a caring and professional manner. Assists the clerical staff in assuring optimal workflow and quality patient care.
  • →Assists the nursing staff with patient education involving a wide variety of health related subjects.
  • →Participates in continuing education by attending various meetings.
  • →Assists the clerical staff by answering the telephone and taking message; scheduling appointment; retrieving charts for the day; scanning and filing any papers or charts that need to be filed.
  • →Assists with a full range of front office operations as required.
  • →Assists the clerical staff by copying patient education materials.
  • →Competent in the use of all office computer systems.

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

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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.