Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Plastic Surgery - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for its Plastic Surgery department. This role involves providing direct patient care, documenting vital signs, and assisting with virtual health visits. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of patient care while managing administrative tasks. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient experiences. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and supports your professional growth with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan Contributions

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assisting certification required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant education program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under provider supervision.
• Document patient information accurately in EMR.
• Assist with virtual health visits and troubleshooting.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Administration

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

High School/GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Standard Office Equipment

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Plastic Surgery - Multiple Locations

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Work Locations: Regular floating is required to all department locations including Mount Pleasant MOB, Berkeley MOB (Summerville), BSSF MOB (West Ashley), and Tricom (North Charleston).

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient's chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.

Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.

Troubleshoots issues and escalate problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.

Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.

Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.

Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed.

Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.

Assists patient and provider with virtual health visits which may include setting up the visit through appropriate platform, pre-charting the virtual visit prior to the scheduled appointment, contacting the patient to ensure preparedness for the virtual visit, troubleshooting virtual visit issues when needed, obtaining chief complaint and health maintenance checks, medication review, and other relevant patient details prior to the actual virtual visit.

Documents in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and appropriately.

Manages in basket messages in the electronic health record (EHR) under the Provider's verbatim instructions.

May perform front desk workflows (i.e., My Chart requests, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, and check-in/check-out).

Follows up on orders, appointments, referrals, and follow up visits and collects co-pays as needed.

Other duties include, but not limited to, ordering supplies appropriately, tracking referrals, labs and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, etc.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting (AAMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina)

In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required)

-An accredited Medical assistant post-secondary education program

-A Career and technical education health sciences program approved by the South Carolina Department of Education

-A medical assisting program provided by a branch of the United States military

-A Medical assisting United States Department of Labor approved Registered Apprenticeship program

-A Training program that is delivered, in whole or in part, by a health care employer that aligns to a nationally accredited certification exam

Work Experience

Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)

1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._

Physical Requirements ?

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x

Climbing x

Balance x

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Walking x

Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Skills

Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.

Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.

Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.

Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.

Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds.

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment.

Medical terminology

Ability to multitask

Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

RSFPP Plastic Surgery - RSFPP Specialty Care

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ~~~ .