Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Marion, SC

HEALTH CARE PARTNERS; Marion (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HEALTH CARE PARTNERS in Marion, SC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide clinical support to physicians and advanced practice providers while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The CMA will assist with patient intake, clinical procedures, medication administration, preventive care, and care coordination.

Responsibilities include obtaining histories and vital signs in the EHR, supporting examinations and procedures, administering vaccines and injections,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CMA certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and collect clinical information in the EHR.
• Assist physicians and APPs with examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed.
• Perform routine clinical procedures (EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing).
• Coordinate testing, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Educate patients on medications and preventive care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical procedures

EHR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

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 continuity ofcare.
• 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.