Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - Primary Care - FT

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a capable Medical Assistant to work closely with physicians. You will perform direct patient care, prepare patients for exams, and assist with tests and procedures, while administering medications and educating patients.

Responsibilities include scheduling, telephone consultations, maintaining clean exam rooms, managing supplies, and supporting QA projects. A team-oriented, continuous learning approach is essential in this multifaceted role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in a physician’s office or clinical setting.
• Registered or State Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs through history, observation and data analysis.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Prepare patients for examinations and schedule appointments; handle telephone consultations.

Skills

Patient care

History taking

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

We are an equal opportunity employer.