CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CMA PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES

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Responsibilities

• Collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
• Completing necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and/or other health care facilities.
• Gathering information and maintaining patient information via telephone per department specific processes and policies.
• Performing administrative tasks including patient check in or check out, prior authorizations, scheduling appointments, verification of benefits, and coordination of referrals and testing.
• Performing office procedures as directed and per department specific competencies, including urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture or staple removal, application or removal of casts, and other diagnostic testing at the point of care.
• Providing patient with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider.
• Administering medications per the provider order.
• Providing assistance with prescription medication refills per department protocols.
• Maintaining department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
• Obtaining vital signs of patients of all ages.
• Obtaining prior authorization from insurance companies.
• Setting up and assisting with procedures as directed.
• Performing hearing and vision screenings on patients of all ages.
• Giving injections of medications/immunizations as ordered.
• Stocking supplies in exam rooms.

About CARLE

Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.