Certified Medical Assistant

Talentify; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to accompany patients to exam rooms, prepare patients for exams, and document vital signs under physician supervision. The CMA will also administer medications with physician authorization and reinforce patient education on office policies and transitional care.

The role requires CMA certification, BLS, and at least two years of clinical experience in a physician office setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an accredited agency required.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of standard medical office practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet all patients and accompanying family members with exemplary customer service.
• Accompany patients into exam rooms and prepare them for exams.
• Perform and document vital signs, assist with procedures, and prepare/administer medications with physician's authorization.
• Reinforce patient education regarding office policies, medications, and transitional care.
• Assist with lab/x-ray reports, referrals, authorizations, and medical forms as needed.
• Support other office tasks such as scheduling, filing, and stocking supplies.
• Utilize strong organizational and communication skills, and maintain professional demeanor.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Technology proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will be responsible for accompanying patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for exams, performing, and documenting vital signs, assisting with procedures, preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorization. The CMA is responsible for providing exemplary customer service and consistently practicing CMC’s core values of excellence, compassion, healing, teamwork, stewardship, innovation, and integrity.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years prior clinical experience working in a physician office setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of standard medical office practices and procedures required.
• Knowledge of current referral sources/authorization processes preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an accredited agency required.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
• Accompany patients into exam rooms and prepare patients for exams.
• Perform and document vital signs, assist with procedures, prepare and administer medications with physician’s authorization.
• Reinforce patient education with regards to office policies, medications, and transitional care of patients.
• At times may retrieve lab and x-ray reports, propose medication refills, return telephone and electronic patient messages, obtain referrals and authorizations, and complete medical forms.
• May be asked to assist with other office responsibilities, such as answering office phones, scheduling appointments, filing, ordering medical and office supplies, stocking exam rooms, etc.
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Consistently display effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
• Regularly exercise independent judgment.
• Remain calm and professional in all situations.