Springfield Clinic is seeking a Clinic CMA for a job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CMA
• Discipline: CMA
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for functioning as an assistant to the physician, optometrist, NP/PA, RN's, and LPN's in the areas of direct and indirect patient care, laboratory procedures, charging and medical records. Job Relationships Reports to the Operations Manager Principal Responsibilities - Assist in organizing the nursing station and work area to facilitate good work flow. - Organize all written medical information for physician/nurses review and place in the record in correct order. Proof read appropriate dictation. - Assist in answering phones for physician, nurse and receptionist. - Schedule appointments effectively and efficiently according to patient needs. - Open mail and distribute to appropriate person, file miscellaneous office information, organize all written communication. - Order all office supplies utilizing cost containment methods. - Order all medical supplies, stock exam rooms, clean according to Infection Control Policies. - Follow all Clinic policies including the Nursing Dress Code Policy. Adhere to clinic performance standards. - Interview patient to determine chief complaint and document information in medical record. - Take vital signs and document results. - May perform office procedures such as but not limited to sterile urine cath, suture removal, staple removal or removal of casts under the direction of a N.P, P.A. or physician. - Order diagnostic tests, exams and procedures according to physician's order. - Prepare patient for physician exam. - Give patients instructions for home care, medications, etc. under N.P., P.A. or physician direction. - Give medications orally and subcutaneously under the direction of the N.P., P.A. or physician. - Administer allergy injections only under the direct supervision of the physician prescriber of the antigen. - Perform pre-certifications/referral for insurance companies as necessary. - Provide patient/family education and reinforce all patient teaching under provider’s direction. - Call in prescriptions to pharmacy, provide patient instructions and document under provider’s direction. - Schedule procedures/surgeries as necessary. - Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures. - Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy. - Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards. - Perform other job duties as assigned. Education/Experience - Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program as required by the certifying body. Licenses/Certificates - Maintain RMA, CMA or NCMA credentials according to requirements established by the certifying body. - Provide copy of credentials to Human Resources prior to expiration of certification period. - Must be a registered or certified Medical Assistant through one of the following: American Med Techs (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Health Career Association (NHA), or American Allied Health (AAH) at time of hire. - CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire date. Working Environment - Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to patients/families. - Sitting vs. standing averages to 50-50%. - Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting required for orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine. PHI/Privacy Level HIPAA1

Springfield Clinic Job ID #5203.

Benefits

• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Discount program
• Medical benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance