Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Cardiology Associates - FT

McLeod Health; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to work closely with physicians, assessing patient needs and supporting exam procedures. You will perform direct patient care, prepare patients for exams, administer medications and educate patients on treatments.

You will also schedule appointments, handle telephone consultations, keep exam rooms clean and stocked, manage supplies, and participate in QA projects, contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school.
• At least one year experience in a physician's office or clinical setting.
• Must be registered or state certified as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs through history, observation and data analysis.
• Perform direct patient care and prepare patients for examinations.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Schedule appointments and handle telephone consultations.
• Maintain clean, well-equipped exam rooms and manage supplies.
• Contribute to departmental QA projects and support teamwork.

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Medical Assistant working closely with physicians, you'll assess patient needs through history, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data. This includes performing direct patient care, preparing patients for examinations, and conducting specialized tests and procedures. Your role involves administering medications, providing patient education, scheduling appointments, and handling telephone consultations. Beyond nursing duties, you'll ensure clean and well-equipped examination rooms, manage medical supplies, and contribute to departmental QA projects. Your commitment to continuous learning and teamwork fosters a positive practice environment and supports multifaceted responsibilities.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent from an accredited school.
• At least one year experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting.
• Must be Registered or State Certified as a Medical Assistant with accrediting board.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.