Certified Medical Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician or APRN/PA in a Orthopedics Total Joint practice. The role includes preparing patients, assisting with examinations, administering medications, and documenting in medical records.

Responsibilities also include scheduling, billing tasks, and coordinating with payors and referrals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assisting education program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or any accrediting agency recognized by the US Dept of Education.
• Completion of a SC Department of Education Health Sciences Program (Career/Technical Education).
• Military CMA training provided by a branch of the US military.
• DOL-approved CMA Registered Apprenticeship program.
• Employer-led training funded by a healthcare employer aligned with a national certification exam.
• PHCI Fast Track CMA program.
• In Tennessee, completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under supervision.
• Assist physician with exams, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs, complaints, meds, allergies.
• Document data in medical records and handle scheduling/billing tasks.
• Administer medications and immunizations as ordered after competency.
• Educate patients and provide printed information on diagnosis and self-care.

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES/USDE Accredited Medical Assisting Program

SC Dept of Education Health Sciences Program approval

US Military CMA program training

DOL CMA Registered Apprenticeship

Employer-led CMA training aligning with cert exam

PHCI Fast Track CMA program

Tennessee CMA education preferred

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician or APRN/PA in a Orthopedics Total Joint practice. The role includes preparing patients, assisting with examinations, administering medications, and documenting in medical records.

Responsibilities also include scheduling, billing tasks, and coordinating with payors and referrals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with care standards.