Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

45 Fayette County Hospital; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,733 - 39,881; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

45 Fayette County Hospital in South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide support to healthcare providers. The CMA will assist in patient exams, document care, and coordinate follow-up procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and be BLS or CPR certified within 90 days of hire. Compensation starts at $18.68 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform clinical measurements and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient exams and procedures.
• Document patient care and data in medical records.
• Coordinate follow-up care and referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical measurements

Data documentation

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Basic medical equipment

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Job Description

Certified Medical Assistants 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 clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s). Monday - Friday - day shift. Pay based on experience starting at $18.68.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls from patients, hospitals, extended care facilities, pharmacies and physician offices and directs the information to the appropriate provider as needed.
• Assists providers with patient exams/ treatments/ procedures.
• Assists the providers by performing patient calls regarding test results and follow-up care as instructed by provider.
• 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 This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines.
• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data.
• Coordinates follow up care including scheduling of tests and referrals as ordered by the physician in a timely and accurate manner.
• Documents appropriately and concisely assessment, care provided, and data collection in the medical record.
• Ensures that pre-certification of tests/ consults is obtained.
• Performs and documents laboratory duties which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and performance of routine basic waived testing.
• Submits prescriptions and refills to the pharmacy ordered by the physician in a timely and accurate manner.
• Teaches patients and family members about the plan of care and documents education.

Requirements

• High School (Required)
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range $18.68 - $28.95 Pay based on experience.

Benefits

We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program—all designed to help staff achieve their goals.