Certified Medical Assistant - CMA Medication Renewal Center

　　Department: Med Renewal Center

　　Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

　　Job Category: Patient Care

　　Employment Type: Full - Time

　　Job ID: 36227

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

　　Shift: Variable

　　Location: Champaign, IL

　　Usual Schedule: 40 hrs/wk; every other weekend

　　On Call Requirements: no

　　Work Location: Carle at The Fields

　　Weekend Requirements: yes

　　Other Posting Information: Sign on bonus available - external applicants only*

　　Holiday Requirements: no

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　　Position Summary:

　　Are you looking for a change? Interested in achieving improved work/life balance? Maybe looking for a position away from direct contact patient care?The Medication Renewal Center can offer you this and more! The Medication Renewal Center is part of the dynamic support for our patients and their medication needs. The Certified/Registered Medical Assistant provides advanced level patient care support for the Medication Renewal Center.The ideal candidate will enhance our talented team by offering strong communication skills, ability to critically think, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference in the lives of our patients.

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma/Equivalent CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 1 year patient care experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficient PC and data entry skills. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, provide oral and written instructions, interact tactfully with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships with others. Must be able to apply specific departmental policies rules and regulations relating to verifying patient information, maintaining records and forms, and completing medication refill encounters.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Works collaboratively with the Medication Renewal Center nursing and clerical team members.

　　Completes medication refill encounters based on established protocols.

　　Communicates with pharmacies regarding discrepancies and/or clarification for medications.

　　Communicates with patients regarding required services (labs and/or office visits) to facilitate medication refill processes.

　　Performs review of pending medication refill encounters that do not meet protocol and send to prescribing provider team.

　　Disseminate education to patient as written by provider.

　　Assist with onboarding of new team members to the department.

　　Other miscellaneous tasks as outlined within onboarding and orientation.

　　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].

　　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.