Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool, FT Days

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (CMA) to join the Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool in Greenville, SC. The role involves assisting physicians with exams and procedures, preparing patients, and performing clerical duties under supervision.

Candidates should have CMA eligibility or certification and at least one year of experience. The position supports various specialties and offers a flexible schedule with a focus on clinical support, documentation, and patient education within the

Qualifications

• CMA certification required or pending from an approved program.
• One year of experience in medical assisting.
• Certification or eligibility for CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or other recognized CMA credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties under physician supervision.
• Prepare patients for exams, record vital signs and chief complaints.
• Assist physicians with exams, tests, procedures, and in-office surgeries.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality.

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited CMA program

SC Department of Education Health Sciences Program approved

U.S. Military CMA program

DOL-approved Registered Apprenticeship CMA

Employer-led training aligned with CMA certification

PHCI Fast Track CMA program

Tennessee CMA program completion preferred

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of the physician(s). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned by the supervising physician after competency is established.

The Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool consists of full-time, part-time and PRN team members that work short term assignments at any of our medical offices in Greenville and the surrounding areas. The assignments can be as short as 1 day and as long as 12 weeks. Our team members need to be flexible and willing to work within all specialties including family medicine, pediatrics, urology, orthopedics, OB/GYN, etc. This position does offer a float differential on top of the experience based hourly pay rate and requires one year or more experience.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Perform clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Report critical lab values to the physician.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Obtain and record patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Assist physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and in-office surgery. Apply splints, casts, and dressings, and remove sutures. Report and assist during emergencies.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in ongoing process improvement activities.
• Teach patient and provide printed information, on physician request, about diagnosis, self-care within the scope of assigned duties, health promotion, disease prevention, and community healthcare resources. Patient education must be documented in the medical record.
• Document data and care in the patient medical record/Maintain as confidential.
• Receive and return clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician regarding medical concerns of the patient. Transmit physician medication orders to pharmacy, as governed by state law.
• Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source, and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling, and billing tasks, and perform general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: In South Carolina, completion of medical assistant training program from one of the following:
  • Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by the CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
  • Completion of a Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
  • Military Training: Completion of a medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States Military.
  • Registered Apprenticeship: Completion of a medical assisting United States Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship program.
  • Employer-Led Training: Completion of a training program delivered by a health care employer that aligns with a nationally accredited certification exam.
  • Completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
• Education: In Tennessee-completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Experience - One (1) year of experience

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Job Related Certification from one of the following: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA(NHA); NCMA (NCCT); RMA (ARMA); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (AAMP)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• NA

Grandfather Clause

• CMAs who obtained certification prior to 1/1/2020 and have maintained certification without lapse while working as a CMA are exempt from the education requirements.
• Current South Carolina incumbents hired after 1/1/2020 without the education indicated above, have until July 15,2026, to complete the required state education requirements.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Independence Pointe

Facility

Corporate

Department

Ambulatory Internal Resource Pool

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