Certified Medical Assistant

Eagle View Community Health System – Certified Medical Assistant

Join Eagle View Community Health System as a Certified Medical Assistant. Positions are full‑time and offered at a competitive hourly wage.

$17.00/hr – $25.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience)

• Provides care within the parameters of an LPN license or Medical Assisting diploma/certification under the supervision of the health care provider.
• Conducts assessment within guidelines established by the Nurse Practice Act or medical assistant training.
• Directs patient management activities through triage to determine priority need for care and reports findings to provider.
• Assists with referral of patients to hospitals, specialists, and enabling services; communicates patient health information to designated provider.
• Performs appropriate care in assisting the provider in diagnosis and treatment.
• Observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors for patient comfort and safety.
• Performs all office clinical functions: prepares patient for examinations and procedures, answers questions, performs routine laboratory work, gives injections, measures blood pressure, height, weight, and checks vision.
• Elicits and records medical histories, maintains clinical records in the electronic health record.
• Assesses and records vital signs and clinical observations in electronic health record.
• Prepares patient exam room and equipment for each appointment.
• Provides treatment and assists with office procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Orders medical and laboratory supplies, checks equipment, completes daily sign‑off log.
• Performs office laboratory tests in compliance with CLIA regulations, prepares specimens for lab, maintains lab log.
• Provides appropriate patient follow‑up as ordered by the provider.
• Maintains cleanliness of all clinical areas, washes and sterilizes work areas and equipment.
• Performs emergency care and CPR in an outpatient setting per facility protocol.
• Records and reports data as required by various governmental agencies.
• Participates in staff meetings/facility committees.
• Supports the ongoing performance improvement/risk management program to maintain and improve quality of patient care.
• Participates in continuing education and in‑service programs.
• Completes medication refills per EVCHS policy and procedures.
• Completes prior authorizations as needed for referrals and medications.
• Orders DME supplies for patients under provider order.
• Ensures timely rooming of patients.
• Obtains consents for record of outside provider visits, labs, procedures, diagnostics.

• Primary work site assigned; may be asked to work at another site if needed.
• Administrative employees and contracted service providers may work from home as needed.
• Providers may utilize Telehealth during regular business hours when licensed in that state.
• Employees are not required to perform work outside their job description or capabilities.

• Education:
  
  LPN from accredited program or Medical Assisting graduate.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum educational experiences required.
• License/Certification:
  Licensure in Illinois as a registered nurse or LPN; temporary license acceptable while awaiting Illinois license. CMA or RMA preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to analyze and interpret patient signs, provide care to diverse health problems, perform phlebotomy, prepare and administer injections, accurate medication management.
• Physical Demands:
  Regular sitting, handling, reaching, talking, hearing; standing, walking, climbing, kneeling; lifting 10+ lbs; visual requirements; motor vehicle operation.
• COVID‑19 Vaccination:
  All employees required to be fully vaccinated unless religious/medical exemption documented.

• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

• Job type:
  Full‑time
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Schedule:
  
  8‑hour shift, Monday to Friday
• Location:
  
  In person
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

EVCHS is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact us to explore accommodations.