Certified Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Easley, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties under physician or APRN direction. You will prepare patients and rooms, conduct point-of-care testing, document vital signs, and assist with examinations and office-based procedures.

No experience required, but completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and current CMA (AAMA) or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a qualifying Medical Assistant training program in South Carolina (CAAHEP/ABHES or US-ED-recognized).
• Alternatively, SC Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program completion.
• Alternative military medical training programs may qualify.
• Registration/ certification requirements: CMA (AAMA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties under physician/APP direction.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and report critical lab values to the physician.
• Prepare patients, examination rooms, treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Document patient education, data and care in the medical record.

Skills

Clinical duties

Point-of-care testing

Medication administration

Vital signs documentation

Emergency assistance

Medical record documentation

Insurance form completion

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA (AAMA) certification

Military medical assisting program

Job description

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties under physician, APRN, or PA direction


• Conduct point-of-care testing and report critical lab values to the physician


• Prepare patients, examination rooms, treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment


• Obtain and document chief complaints, medications, vital signs, pain screening, and allergies


• Pend physician orders and assist with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery


• Apply splints, casts, and dressings and remove sutures after competency is established


• Report and assist during emergencies


• Prepare and administer ordered medications and immunizations after demonstrating competency and passing the medication administration test


• Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after consulting with the physician or registered nurse


• Teach patients and provide printed information about diagnosis, self-care, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources


• Document patient education, data, and care in the medical record


• Complete medical insurance and related forms for physician review


• Communicate with patients, referral sources, and payors between visits


• Complete registration, scheduling, billing, pre-authorization, and other office duties


• Schedule physician-ordered tests and treatments


• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Completion of a qualifying medical assistant training program in South Carolina, including an accredited CAAHEP/ABHES or U.S. Department of Education-recognized program


• Alternatively, completion of an approved South Carolina Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program


• Alternatively, completion of a medical assisting program provided by a U.S. military branch


• Alternatively, completion of a U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program


• Alternatively, completion of an employer-led training program aligned with a nationally accredited certification exam


• Alternatively, completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant program


• Tennessee candidates: completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred


• No experience required


• Current job-related certification: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (ARMA), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AAMP)


• Must perform duties within the scope of training and certification


• Must demonstrate competency and pass the medication administration test before administering medications and immunizations


• CMAs certified before 1/1/2020 who maintained certification without lapse are exempt from the education requirements


• Current South Carolina incumbents hired after 1/1/2020 without the stated education have until July 15, 2026, to complete the required state education requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates clinical and administrative skills essential for patient care, including medication administration, point-of-care testing, and effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. Proficient in completing medical documentation and managing office duties within the scope of medical assistant training and certification.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Duties


• Medication Administration


• Point-Of-Care Testing


• Patient Education


• Medical Assistant Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clinical Duties


• Point-Of-Care Testing


• Medication Administration


• Vital Signs Documentation


• Emergency Assistance


• Medical Record Documentation


• Insurance Form Completion


• Patient Scheduling


• Office-Based Surgery Assistance


• Splinting and Dressing Application

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Patient Interaction


• Teaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• CMA (AAMA)


• RMA (AMT)


• CCMA (NHA)


• NCMA (NCCT)


• RMA (ARMA)


• NRCMA (NAHP)


• RMA (AAMP)

Industry Keywords

• Medical Assistant Training


• Patient Care


• Health Promotion


• Disease Prevention


• Community Healthcare Resources
  
• South Carolina Medical Regulations


• Clinical Competency