CMA in Training - Program Starts 12/16/24 + Department: Transition to Practice_10_48 + Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area + Job Category: Patient Care + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 46230 + Experience Required: Less than 1 year + Education Required: HS Diploma/GED + Shift: Day + Location: Urbana, IL + Usual Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am- 4:30pm + On Call Requirements: none + Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital + Weekend Requirements: None + Holiday Requirements: None Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position 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. Qualifications: 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. 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: 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.