Certified Medical Assistant (Charleston)

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Part-time 20 hours/week

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinicians in the Charleston Walk-In Clinic. The role is part-time (20 hours/week) with shifts Monday through Friday, plus every other weekend, and involves clinical and clerical duties, data collection, and maintaining infection control standards.

The candidate must hold a High School diploma and be a CMA/RMA with BLS/CPR certification. The pay starts at $20.59/hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• CMA-Certified Medical Assistant credential for Sarah Bush Lincoln.
• Registered Medical Assistant—American Registry of Medical Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication as directed by the provider.
• Assists providers with patient exams, treatments and procedures.
• Performs clerical duties and data entry related to patient records.
• Maintains infection control practices and clean exam rooms.
• Schedules patient visits and relays information between providers and patients.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

CMA

BLS/CPR certification

Clinical patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

BLS or CPR certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (Charleston)**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). Department: Charleston Walk-In ClinicPart-Time, 20 hours a week requiredshift: Monday - Friday 3 - 4 shifts per week 3 pm - 7 pmEvery other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) 8 am - 3 pmRequired: High School Diploma, Registered Medical Assistant, CMA, BLSPay: based on experience, starting at $20.59/hour $1,500 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., Performing accurate medication history documentation., 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 - $31.91Pay based on experience