Certified Medical Assistant (CMA / RMA) - Methodist Cardiac 5C

Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the directions of a physician or Registered Nurse (RN).

Qualifications

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Education : High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence Focus : Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the appropriate care protocols and procedures.

• Under the supervision of an RN, assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes
• Assists the RN in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient / family and health care team.
• Implements appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes / goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift as directed by RN.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation as directed by RN.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient charting and event reports
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others
• Performs select clinical duties, including but not limited to :
• Ensures that activity goals are met daily
• Taking vital signs
• Verifying and reconciling medical records / patient history / patient flowsheets
• Completing patient admissions and starting the intake process.
• Completing patient discharges
• Drawing blood
• Completes other duties as assigned by the nurse.

Work Environment & Culture Focus : Participates in interdisciplinary care of patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.

Performance Improvement Focus : Actively participates in data collection, analysis, problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.

Patient Education Focus : Adapts teaching strategies appropriately to meet the patient's / family's age specific needs.

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 : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.62per hour - $31.78per 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.