Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Infectious Disease, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide supervised patient care and administrative support in a clinical setting. The role includes room preparation, vital sign collection, specimen handling, and assisting physicians with examinations and procedures.

You will administer medications as trained, educate patients, and ensure accurate documentation in the medical record. This position supports infection control, scheduling, and billing activities within Practice Operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assisting education program from an accredited or recognized body.
• Alternative pathways include military training or employer-led training aligned with CMA exam.
• Completion of Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track CMA program.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative tasks under supervision of physician, APRN or PA.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and document results in medical records.
• Prepare patients for exams, record vitals, complaints, medications and allergies.
• Assist in examinations, procedures and office-based activities as directed.
• Administer medications and immunizations as trained and tested.
• Communicate with patients, educate on diagnoses and self-care; document education.

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited Medical Assisting program

SC Department of Education Health Sciences Program

U.S. Military Medical Assisting program

DOL-Approved Registered Apprenticeship (Medical Assisting)

Employer-Led Training aligned with national CMA exam

PHCI CMA program

TN accredited Medical Assistant program

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 a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned directly by the supervising physician, APRN or PA after competency is established.

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.
• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician and within the scope of training and certification, including point of care testing. Receives critical lab values, reports value to physician and documents notification in medical record.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Obtains and records patients' chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies. Pends orders for physician signature.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery. Apply splints, casts, dressings and remove sutures with competency. Report and assist during emergencies.
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician, including p.o., vaginal and rectal suppositories, intradermal injection and intramuscular injection, after demonstrating competency and passing medication administration test.
• Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls after communicating with physician or registered nurse regarding medical concerns of the patient.
• Teaches 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.
• Documents data and cares in the patient medical record.
• Completes medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicates as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Completes patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedules 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, manager, 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 - No experience required.

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

1 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Infectious Disease 1 Med Park 410

Department

Infectious Disease 1 Med Park 410-Practice Operations