Certified medical assistant - Cancer treatment center (40 hrs/Wk days)
Riverside Healthcare·Bourbonnais, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Bourbonnais, Illinois
Provide clinical support by performing medical procedures, administering vaccines, and assisting providers during patient examinations. Manage administrative duties including scheduling, EHR maintenance, and insurance verification within a cancer treatment setting.
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
.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
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements Exposure to: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Very High-giving blood products, administering medications both IV and IM, open wounds and drains, urine or feces due to incontinent patients. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Possible exposure to undiagnosed or untreated TB patients, from general contact. Patients coughing or patients with tracheotomies. Sensory requirements (speech, vision,smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MD's. Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication.
Needed to read memos and literature, patient reports and charts.
Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Necessary to hear alarms, hear patient verbalizations, meetings, telephone communications.
Usd $20.55 - Usd $25.35 /Hr
Requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and certification as a CCMA, CMA, or RMA, along with a high school diploma and BLS certification. At least 2 years of experience in a social services or healthcare role is required.
Market context
In Illinois, support-services roles like this are typically competitive because employers look for a mix of early-career experience, an associate’s degree or equivalent training, and active imaging credentials. For this position, licensure and certification details matter, including ARRT status, an IEMA license, and CT certification within 13 months of hire. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, verify your credentials and timeline against the posting.
