Certified Medical Assistant

Shoreline Behavioral Health Services; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEBA insurance

SC Retirement System

Deferred compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Shoreline Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in treating opioid addiction and SUD in Conway, SC. The role covers patient intake, vital signs, tests, triage, and medication management as part of a clinical team.

The CMA will document in medical records, coordinate with pharmacies, and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and records requests. Monday–Friday, full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment is required.
• 2 years of medical assisting and phlebotomy work experience is required.
• HIV certification preferred and must be obtained post-employment if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Record patient data prior to visits including vital signs, medications, and medical histories.
• Complete urine analysis, blood draws, breathalyzer testing, HIV and pregnancy testing as directed.
• Triage patient phone calls; manage medication refill requests and prior authorizations.
• Document information in the medical record and coordinate with pharmacy and standing orders.
• Administrative duties include scheduling appointments and handling records/mail.

Skills

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Vital signs recording

Phlebotomy experience

Medical records documentation

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time Conway, SC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1103

Shoreline BHS is seeking a certified medical assistant (CMA) who functions as a member of the treatment team. Under supervision, assists providers and clinicians with patient care of opioid addiction and substance use disorders (SUD).

Duties include recording patient data prior to office visits including but not limited to taking and recording vital signs, current medications, and medical histories. Completing urine analysis drug screens, blood draws, breathalyzer testing, HIV testing, pregnancy testing and administering injections as directed by the provider. Triage patient phone calls as needed. Manage patient medication refill requests including obtaining prior authorizations and coordination with pharmacy as well as documenting information appropriately in the patient's medical record. Pulling test orders from requisition or pulling orders from database, as well as managing standing orders. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, requesting, and sending medical records, addressing voicemail messages and mail as directed by the provider (copying, faxing, etc.).

• Comprehensive benefits package including participation in PEBA insurance, the SC Retirement System, Deferred Compensation, and paid time off for holidays & personal/sick leave
• Monday through Friday schedule with no on-call hours
• Working with an exciting team of professionals

QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma and Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment is required; 2 years of medical assisting and phlebotomy work experience is required. HIV certification through SC Dept. of Public Health preferred and required post-employment if not already certified. Must be able to interact with patients in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner. Must be willing to complete required screenings as requested by provider and supervisor.