Certified Medical Assistant, FT, Day

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a busy Cardiology practice in Richland, SC. You will perform patient care and clerical tasks under direct supervision, preparing patients for exams and assisting with procedures.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines as ordered, documenting in medical records, and coordinating scheduling, insurance forms, and billing tasks as needed. Emphasis on patient education and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment; records chief complaints, current medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies.
• Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures and office-based surgery; applies splints, casts, dressings and removes sutures with competency.
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician after demonstrating competency.
• Receives and returns clinically related calls after communicating with physician or RN.
• Teaches patient and provides printed information on diagnosis and self-care; documents education in medical record.
• Documents data in the patient medical record; completes insurance and related forms; handles scheduling, billing, pre-authorization.

Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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

8 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Cardiology 8 Med Park 300

Department

Cardiology 8 Med Park 300-Practice Operations

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