Certified Medical Assistant

Paycom; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners in Charleston, SC seeks a CMA-certified clinical assistant to coordinate patient care with physicians and support exam workflows. You will greet patients, take vital signs, assist with examinations and education, and help manage documentation and prescriptions.

You will perform spirometry and allergy testing, prepare supplies, administer injections, monitor for adverse reactions, and ensure HIPAA compliance while maintaining equipment and training in CPR/OSHA as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical assisting experience.
• Proficient with practice management and word processing software.
• Good communication skills and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with physicians.
• Greet patients and escort to exam rooms; take vital signs.
• Perform spirometry and allergy testing as ordered.
• Prepare supplies/equipment and maintain sterilization.
• Document accurately in patient medical records.
• Call in prescriptions as ordered.
• Administer allergy injections and monitor reactions.
• Maintain emergency equipment and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Clinical assisting

Vital signs

Communication skills

Email/Internet apps

Education

High school diploma

CMA certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Clinical SupportGreets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.Provides assistance to physician when requested.Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.Performs patient education when appropriate.Completes appropriate documentation in patients medical record.Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.Monitors patients medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.OtherMaintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.Attends all regular meetings.Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:High school degree requiredCMA certificate requiredQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:At least one year of experience in clinical assistingComfortable using email and interacting with Internet applicationsKnowledge of practice management and word processing softwareGood communication skillsNeat, professional appearance