Certified Medical Assistant

South Carolina Pain and Wellness Center, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) in Charleston, SC is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to perform procedural and administrative duties under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient interviews, vital signs, assisting with examinations, and providing pre/post-operative care.

Preferred qualifications include CMA/RMA/CNA certification, 1 year of clinical experience, and familiarity with EMR systems such as EClinical Works.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Experience using EMR/EClinical Works or similar systems preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and obtain medical histories.
• Document vital signs and clinical information in the medical record.
• Assist physicians with examinations and in-office procedures.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Educate patients on medications, treatment plans and aftercare instructions.
• Schedule appointments, imaging, and surgeries as directed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and company policies.

Skills

MA experience

EMR familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

EMR (EClinical Works)

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Company Overview:

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is a rapidly growing, multi-state spine and joint care organization providing integrated clinical, surgical, and imaging services. With clinic locations across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, our care teams include IPS in North Carolina and Savannah Pain Management in Georgia, all operating as part of the SSJC organization. We are committed to collaboration, high-quality patient-centered care, and supporting our teams as we continue to expand. We are seeking motivated, qualified professionals to join us in delivering exceptional care across our growing network.

Responsibilities:

Perform procedural duties along with some administrative duties under the direction of a physician and associate director of the ASC.

Charleston, SC hours:

Monday and Wednesday 8am-5pm

Job Duties:

• Interview patients and obtain medical histories, including medications, allergies, past medical history, surgical history, family history, and social history.
• Measure and document vital signs and other pertinent clinical information in the patient's medical record.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with patient examinations and in-office procedures.
• Provide both pre-operative and post-operative patient care, including patient preparation, postoperative assessments, and discharge instructions.
• Educate patients regarding medications, treatment plans, procedure preparation, postoperative expectations, and aftercare instructions.
• Schedule patient appointments, follow-up visits, imaging, procedures, and surgeries as directed
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms, ensuring they are clean, stocked, and appropriately equipped prior to patient visits.
• Gather appropriate documentation and obtain required signatures to assist providers in treatment decisions.
• Ensure incoming medical records are received, reviewed, and appropriately documented in the patient's chart before the visit.
• Relay clinical instructions and medication orders to pharmacies via electronic medical record, phone, or fax.
• Answer phones, relay messages to providers, and return patient phone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Utilize basic office equipment, including telephones, scanners, copiers, fax machines, and electronic medical records.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service while maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company policies.
• Contribute to team success by assisting with additional duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Experience using EClinical Works or other EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems preferred
• 1-year clinical experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Certification/Training:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred.

• Experience using EClinical Works or other EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems preferred
• 1-year clinical experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Certification/Training:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred.

The employee must communicate professionally, respectfully, and effectively with patients, visitors, clinicians, coworkers, and vendors, including in busy, demanding, or stressful circumstances. The employee must maintain professional composure and consistently perform assigned duties throughout the scheduled work period; manage routine workplace stressors and feedback without disrupting patient care, patient-facing operations, or coworkers' work; and use established de-escalation and escalation procedures when appropriate. The employee must exercise sound judgment; maintain appropriate workplace boundaries; receive and respond to routine feedback and direction; protect confidential patient and business information; and address patient or workplace concerns through established supervisory and safety procedures. These functions are essential to the position