CMA- In School Health East Peo

　　Department: In School Health EP- ISH

　　Entity: Peoria Service Area

　　Job Category: Patient Care

　　Employment Type: Not Indicated

　　Job ID: 39530

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: Not Indicated

　　Shift: Day

　　Location: East Peoria, IL

　　Usual Schedule: school schedule

　　On Call Requirements: no

　　Work Location: In School Health

　　Weekend Requirements: no

　　Holiday Requirements: no

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　　Position Summary:

　　Carle Health has a unique opportunity for a CMA to work at an intermediate/middle school, serving as the primary point of contact for students needing health assistance. Under general supervision by the school's Registered Nurse, this CMA would perform a variety of clinical and clerical functions to optimize a positive learning environment for students and staff; daily responsibilities will vary according to the school's health program and school's medical needs

　　In addition to the clinical portion of the role, the ideal CMA will foster positive relationships with students, parents, staff members, and school administration. This role requires strong critical thinking skills including problem-solving, decision-making, logical reasoning, and cognitive flexibility.

　　This position adheres to the school schedule throughout the calendar year.

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED in High school diploma required if work is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab.

　　CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

　　Current CMA certification for Certified Medical Assistant from AAMA, NCCT, AMT or NHA upon hire.

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) and Mandatory Reporter certification upon hire.

　　Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons upon hire.

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

　　Computer data entry experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

　　Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

　　Multicultural sensitivity

　　Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.

　　Customer/patient focused.

　　Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

　　Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.

　　Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weigh, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient's chart and consistent with clinical protocol.

　　Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out basic rooming functions to include vital signs and completion of screening questions at time of visit.

　　May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

　　Carry out clinical orders given by provider as appropriate deemed by scope of competency including but not limited to administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection.

　　Responsible for managing the tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients to support their health. * Responsible for assisting in managing results and follow-up as determined by provider.

　　Complete tasks within scope of certificate, licensure and competency as delegated by provider to support patient care.

　　Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.

　　Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic medical record using standardized workflows and processes.

　　Development and Patient Education

　　Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members as directed by provider.

　　Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.

　　Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.

　　Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.

　　Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.

　　Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.

　　Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.

　　Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

　　Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.

　　Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

　　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.