Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

HEALTH CARE PARTNERS; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HEALTH CARE PARTNERS seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide clinical support to physicians and providers, handle patient intake and education, and coordinate care with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, administering meds, documenting in the EHR, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required; local SC candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CMA certification from an accredited certifying organization is required.
• Current BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a physician practice, outpatient clinic, or similar setting preferred.
• Experience in FQHC or community health center preferred.
• Experience using EHR systems preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and document in the EHR.
• Assist physicians and AP providers with examinations, procedures and patient care.
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and treatments as directed.
• Perform routine clinical procedures including specimen collection, wound care, EKGs, and point-of-care testing.
• Coordinate laboratory testing, referrals, and follow-up appointments for continuity of care.
• Educate patients regarding medications, preventive care, and provider instructions.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and UDS measures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies adhering to OSHA and safety standards.
• Protect patient confidentiality per HIPAA and policies.
• Collaborate with care teams for coordinated patient-centered care.
• Participate in trainings, meetings and quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical procedures

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Organization

EHR proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

TheCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides clinical support to physicians andadvanced practice providers while delivering compassionate, patient-centeredcare. This position assists with patient intake, clinical procedures,medication administration, preventive care, patient education, and carecoordination. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred but notrequired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations by obtainingmedical histories, vital signs, chief complaints, and other clinicalinformation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist physicians and advanced practiceproviders with examinations, procedures, and patient care.
• Administer medications, immunizations,injections, and treatments within the Certified Medical Assistant scope ofpractice and as directed by the provider.
• Perform routine clinical procedures, includingspecimen collection, wound care, electrocardiograms (EKGs), point-of-caretesting, and other delegated duties.
• Coordinate laboratory testing, referrals,diagnostic procedures, and follow-up appointments to support continuityofcare.
• Educate patients regarding medications,preventive care, treatment plans, and provider instructions.
• Support quality improvement initiatives,including HRSA Uniform Data System (UDS) measures and preventive careinitiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation inthe Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Maintain examination rooms, clinical equipment,and supplies while adhering to OSHA, infection prevention, and safetystandards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protecthealth information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, andinterdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in required trainings, staffmeetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from an accredited certifying organization required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationthrough the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in aphysician practice, outpatient clinic, community health center, or similarhealthcare setting preferred.
• Experience working in a Federally QualifiedHealth Center (FQHC) or community health center preferred.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR)systems preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferredbut not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinicalprocedures, medication administration, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the abilityto maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patientinformation.
• Excellent customer service, communication, andinterpersonal skills with a commitment to providing compassionate,patient-centered care.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability toprioritize multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate documentation in afast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ElectronicHealth Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, respondappropriately in emergency situations, and establish effective workingrelationships with patients, providers, leadership, and coworkers.