Ortho Tech/Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA)- Carle McLean Ortho/Sports Med

Company: Carle Health
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

Responsible for providing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation by following standards and practices. Assists physicians, mid-levels and other staff in coordinating patient care.
Qualifications

Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience: Medical Terminology
Responsibilities

Cares for and assists patients as appropriate, brings patient care issues to the providers attention. Cleans and stocks exam rooms. Obtains and documents a proper intake including but no limited to patient's history of present illness, health history, vital signs, and health risk factors, assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriate. Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to the patient the patient. Obtains patient consent for care/in office procedures. Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures including but not limited to: injections, US injections, C-arm injections and fracture closed reductions, podiatric office procedures. Works closely with provider, nurse and other staff to ensure quality patient care. Fits patients with boots, braces and other DME items as ordered by the provider. Cast and splint application and removal. Dressing changes and applications, suture and staple removal. Provides patient education specific for the item. Prepares injections. Obtains all lab, imaging, op note and office visits from outside facilities. Places orders for physical therapy, imaging, lab work, etc. as ordered by the provider. Works closely with the provider, nursing and other staff to ensure quality patient care. Ensure patient confidentiality Other duties as assigned. Train other ortho tech staff to ensure competency with rooming process, fitting and dispensement of DME, applying and removing casts. Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag rules. Adheres to infection control/safety guideline and confidentiality policies Improves processes/addressing issues with anything related to clinic process' and procedures Prepares instruments for sterilization. Ensure autoclave is in proper working order. Checks AED's weekly to ensure they are in good working order. Ordering/maintaining/stocking of supplies for clinic use. Checking clean/dirty laundry status and ensuring we ahve appropriate stock on hand. Coordinates packaging and pick up of Biohazard waste for disposal. Collects all used instruments and prepares for courier to transport to sterilization at CBMC/Disperses returned and sterilized items to clinic for use.
About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance . We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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: .

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.72per hour - $30.33per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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