From Riverside Healthcare's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Overview
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) to join our team in Kankakee, Illinois. As a CCMA, you will play a crucial role in patient care by supporting healthcare providers during examinations and treatments, administering vaccines, and conducting various medical procedures.
This position also involves performing essential administrative tasks such as scheduling, managing electronic health records, and handling patient inquiries and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. The successful candidate will be adaptable, proficient in clinical procedures, and committed to providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Essential Duties
Patient Care:
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for consultations with healthcare providers.
Assist in patient examinations, procedures, and treatments, ensuring comfort and safety.
Obtain and accurately record vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
Perform basic medical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKG, wound care, and administering specific injections under supervision.
Administer vaccines as requested by the provider.
Perform pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, and nebulizer treatments as instructed.
Clinical Assistance:
Prepare and sterilize medical instruments and equipment for procedures.
Assist in minor surgical procedures and examinations, maintaining a sterile environment.
Conduct laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose, and rapid strep tests.
Manage inventory and ensure adequate stock of medical supplies and medications.
Administrative Support:
Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures, and coordinate referrals as needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR), ensuring compliance with confidentiality regulations.
Handle patient inquiries, telephone calls, and messages promptly and courteously.
Verify insurance coverage, collect co-payments, and process billing and coding accurately.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Adhere to established clinical protocols, infection control measures, and safety standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist in maintaining accreditation standards.
Stay updated with industry regulations, guidelines, and best practices through continuing education.
Non-essential Duties
Assist with the training and orientation of new staff members.
Participate in departmental meetings and special projects as assigned.
Support the healthcare team in additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth clinic operations
Responsibilities
Required Licensure/Education
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; CPR certification may be required.
Preferred Education
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to: Chemicals: NA
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal exposure - to follow universal precautions.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Potential risk for exposure, however, the degree of exposure is to be determined on an individual basis.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed for communicating, interviewing and counseling patients, families, staff and community agencies.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, and for interviewing and counseling.
Smell: NA
Hearing: Needed for communicating, interviewing, and counseling.
Touch: Needed for documentation.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 70%
Twist: 3%
Stand: 10%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 1%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 1%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Not Required
Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): May occasionally carry books, charts, or printed material to specified locations for program set up.
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight: Occasional
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: Occasional
Fine Manipulation: Writing, use of computer keyboard, telephone use, push patient in wheelchair.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; CPR certification may be required.
Preferred Education
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
Employee Health Requirements
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to: Chemicals: NA
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal exposure - to follow universal precautions.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Potential risk for exposure, however, the degree of exposure is to be determined on an individual basis.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed for communicating, interviewing and counseling patients, families, staff and community agencies.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, and for interviewing and counseling.
Smell: NA
Hearing: Needed for communicating, interviewing, and counseling.
Touch: Needed for documentation.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 70%
Twist: 3%
Stand: 10%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 1%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 1%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Not Required
Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): May occasionally carry books, charts, or printed material to specified locations for program set up.
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight: Occasional
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: Occasional
Fine Manipulation: Writing, use of computer keyboard, telephone use, push patient in wheelchair.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None
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