Certified Medical Assistant

Relapath; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Relapath is seeking a Medical Assistant for a direct-hire role in Myrtle Beach, SC. You will support the clinical team, prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, and assist with procedures in a well-respected health organization offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Join a collaborative office environment where HIPAA compliance, accurate documentation, and patient care are valued, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, required.
• Minimum of five years in a physician office setting, preferred.
• AHA Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be completed within 30 calendar days of hire date; BLS recertification every two years.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performing EKGs
• Using CPR skills when required
• Drawing blood/phlebotomy
• Providing patient education regarding office policies, medications, and disease management
• Other duties may include retrieval of lab/x-ray reports, calling in prescriptions, referrals, and forms

Skills

Computer knowledge

Excellent communication

Phlebotomy skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

5 years in physician office setting

Job description

Job Description

Relapath is currently seeking candidates for a direct-hire position in Myrtle Beach, SC and the surrounding area! In this position, you will work for a well-respected health organization in a direct-hire role offering a competitive salary and excellent benefit package!

Job Description

Relapath is currently seeking candidates for a direct-hire position in Myrtle Beach, SC and the surrounding area! In this position, you will work for a well-respected health organization in a direct-hire role offering a competitive salary and excellent benefit package!

Position Summary

As part of the clinical team, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Performing EKGs
• Using CPR skills when required
• Drawing blood/phlebotomy
• Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medication, and management of disease, home treatments, and special diets.
• Other duties may include retrieval of lab and x-ray reports, calling in prescriptions, telephone triage, obtaining referrals and authorizations, completing medical forms and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for ordering medical and office supplies, stocking exam rooms, cleaning rooms, cleaning instruments, disposing of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards, and performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times, and adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a physician office setting, preferred.
• American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed within 30 calendar days of hire date. BLS Recertification is required every two (2) years.

License/Certification

Certification from nationally recognized agency, required. Accepted agencies and certifications include:

• National Healthcareer Association - Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA)
• American Medical Technologists - Medical Assistant (RMA)
• National Center for Competency Testing - National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Skills

• Computer knowledge, required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task, required.
• Phlebotomy skills and experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Light Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, walk; use hands, fingers; talk, hear.

The employee must exert up to 15 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer.