Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Orthopedics - FT

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health seeks a Medical Assistant to work closely with physicians in a clinical setting. You will assess patient needs through history, observation, and data analysis, perform direct patient care, prepare patients for exams, and conduct specialized tests and procedures.

Responsibilities include administering medications, patient education, scheduling, and phone consultations. The role emphasizes maintaining clean, stocked examination rooms, managing supplies, and contributing to QA

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care, including administering medications and patient education.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians with procedures.
• Schedule appointments and handle telephone consultations.
• Maintain clean and well-equipped examination rooms and manage medical supplies.
• Contribute to departmental QA projects and support continuous learning and teamwork.

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Registered or State Certified Medical Assistant

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.

Essential Functions

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

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we are an equal opportunity employer.