Certified Medical Assistant - Adult Medicine

Tandemhealthsc; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandemhealthsc in Sumter, South Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support Adult Medicine. You will obtain vital signs, record patient history, prepare patients for exams, and assist with procedures in a busy clinic.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited medical assisting program, and current CMA certification approved by SC boards. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, another U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency, a SC Department of Education-approved Health Sciences Program, a U.S. military medical assisting program, a Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship Program, or an employer-sponsored medical assisting training program aligned with a nationally accredited certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Prepare patients and assist with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed and within scope of practice.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Provide basic wound care and monitor patient status.
• Communicate results to patients per provider direction.
• Assist with patient and family education for continuation of care.
• Assist with precepting new clinical employees and CMA students.
• Document all care in the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Follow infection control policies.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the healthcare provider or supervisor.

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - Adult Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Prepare patients and assist with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed and within scope of practice.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Provide basic wound care and monitor patient status.
• Communicate results to patients per provider direction.
• Assist with patient and family education for continuation of care.
• Assist with precepting new clinical employees and CMA students.
• Document all care in the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Follow infection control policies.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the healthcare provider or supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, another U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency, a South Carolina Department of Education-approved Health Sciences Program, a U.S. military medical assisting program, a Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship Program, or an employer-sponsored medical assisting training program aligned with a nationally accredited certification examination.
• Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through a certifying organization approved by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and South Carolina Board of Nursing (e.g., AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA). Certification must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year of healthcare experience preferred