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CMA in Training - Program Starts 12/16/24

Department: Transition to Practice_10_48
Usual Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am- 4:30pm
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: none
Job Category: Patient Care
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 46230
Secondary Job Category:
Experience Requirements: Less than 1 year
Weekend Requirements: None
Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Holiday Requirements: None
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The CMA Training Academy is designed to provide a full - time, paid training opportunity to learn, through various teaching methods and on the job training, the information required to take and successfully pass the Certified Medical Assistant exam. At the successful completion of the exam, the trainee will become a CMA. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and / or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly. At the completion of the program and successful examination, the CMA will transfer to a CMA department position.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) AND Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) w/in 90 days of start date in position or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) w/in 90 days of start date in position. Successful completion of medical terminology course within six (6) months of start date in position. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the following certification bodies: National Health Career Association (NHA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Allied Health (AAH) or The American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA). In addition, this certification requires: Successful completion of a Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (RMA / CMA) program OR Successful completion of Carle/Parkland Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Academy.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1 year of customer service experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Successful completion of medical terminology course


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Welcomes and seeks out feedback to improve performance Passionate about serving others well Seeks out opportunities to create and develop working relationships Excellent written and verbal communication skills Maintain a positive outlook regardless of situation Achieves and maintains a high level of emotional intelligence Attendance all training sessions and clinical rotations Displays an eagerness to learn


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
  • Attend Academy classes and clinical rotations to learn functions of CMA job responsibilities.
  • Provide excellent customer service to patients.
  • Attend CMA in training classes and clinical rotations.
  • Work under the direction of the CMA preceptor during clinical rotations.
  • Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

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.

 

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