Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Pediatric Primary Care, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Columbia is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for their Pediatric Primary Care team. The role involves direct patient care and various administrative responsibilities. Candidates will join a compassionate team committed to transforming healthcare by serving patients with excellence. This is an entry-level position requiring relevant certification.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with no prior experience required.
• Alternatively, PHCI Fast Track CMA program completion accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision.
• Assist in examinations and administer medications as ordered.

Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Completion of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Pediatric Primary Care, FT, Days

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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.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: 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 - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Experience - No experience required.
  
  

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of the education requirement stated above, will accept confirmation of the successful completion of the Prisma Health Certification Institute (PHCI) Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program.
  
  

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

• Able to maintains confidentiality.
  
  

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

9 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3474 Pediatric Primary Care - Columbia

Department

34741000 Pediatric Primary Care - Columbia

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R1108925

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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