Certified Medical Assistant

Sarah Bush Lincoln; South Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in Medical Oncology, performing clinical measurements, data collection, and documentation.

This role requires CMA certification, high school diploma, and BLS/CPR within 90 days, with hours Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm and Friday 8am-3pm, at the Cancer Center.

Offer includes starting pay $20.59/hr and a $3,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CMA certification required.
• BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Administer medications as directed and document actions.
• Perform charting, data collection and vital signs; maintain clean, stocked exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Medical data collection

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma

CMA Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

Phlebotomy

Waived lab testing

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. Performs patient or office related duties including but not limited to clinical measurements and data collection. Documents data and provider directed information clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s).

Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm

Friday 8am-3pm

Department: Medical Oncology

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-3pm

Required: High School Diploma, CMA Certification, BLS or CPR within 90 days

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $20.59

Location: Cancer Center

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

Responsibilities

Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes., Administers medication as directed by the provider., Assists providers with patient exams/ treatments/procedures., Cleans/stocks exam rooms/work spaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies/protocols. This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines., Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies/protocols., Collects patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements., Documents appropriate data/information. Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider’s assessment, care and follow-up., Documents responses to patient history/screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations., Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens., Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated., Performs and documents laboratory duties which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and performance of routine basic waived testing. Handles and coordinates reference lab testing specimens/reports and corresponding reports/documentation., Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies., Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider’s instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation., Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits.

Requirements

High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Registered Medical Assistant - American Registry of Medical Assistants

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$20.59 - $31.91

Pay based on experience