Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) - Medication Renewal Center

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

Job Description:

Overview

Are you looking for a change? Interested in achieving improved work/life balance? Maybe looking for a position away from direct contact patient care? The Medication Renewal Center can offer you this and more! The Medication Renewal Center is part of the dynamic support for our patients and their medication needs. The Certified/Registered Medical Assistant provides advanced level patient care support for the Medication Renewal Center. The ideal candidate will enhance our talented team by offering strong communication skills, ability to critically think, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Qualifications

Certifications: 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); Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience: Patient care
Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the Medication Renewal Center nursing and clerical team members. Completes medication refill encounters, care due messages, and order entry based on established protocols. Provides clear EMR documentation in accordance with department standards regarding medication renewal requests, care due messages, patient care needs and/or follow up. Communicates status of renewals to patients and/or physician offices. Participates in prior-authorization processes pertaining to medications. Receives and enters to EMR faxed encounters, renewal orders, and other pharmacy communications. Orders and schedules appointments and/or lab work as appropriately outlined in protocols. Completes projects, requisitions, and reports for the Patient Contact Center as requested. Assists with onboarding of new team members. Other miscellaneous tasks as outlined within onboarding and orientation. Communicates with pharmacies regarding discrepancies and/or clarification for medications. Communicates with patients regarding required services (labs and/or office visits) to facilitate medication refill processes. Performs review of pending medication refill encounters that do not meet protocol and send to prescribing provider team. Disseminate education to patient as written by provider. Schedules appointments, validates insurance, and processes patient concerns through use of symptom guide and other outlined department processes when needed. Accurately updates EMR records including primary care provider, preferred pharmacy,
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 $17.33per hour - $28.07per 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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