Certified Medical Assistant - Compassionate Patient Care & Admin

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and related administrative duties under physician supervision. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, administering medications and immunizations, and supporting office-based procedures.

The position also involves patient education, documentation in the medical record, and coordination of scheduling, billing, and referrals as needed by the physician.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant training program (SC).
• Education: Tennessee-completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, records chief complaints, medications, vital signs, allergies.
• Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and office-based surgery.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered, after demonstrating competency.
• Teaches patient and provides information on diagnosis, self-care and community resources.

Skills

Medical assistant

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Vital signs

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Medical Assistant program (Tennessee)

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care and related administrative duties under physician supervision. The role includes preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, administering medications and immunizations, and supporting office-based procedures.

The position also involves patient education, documentation in the medical record, and coordination of scheduling, billing, and referrals as needed by the physician.