Certified Medical Assistant, FT, Georgetown

Novant Health Urgent Care (Formerly Doctors Care); South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b)

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Novant Health Urgent Care (Formerly Doctors Care) is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Georgetown location. The ideal candidate will prepare patients for their physician visit, assist with front desk duties, take vital signs, and document information into our EMR system. We offer competitive wages, generous PTO, and health insurance. The position requires a high school diploma, completion of an accredited medical assisting program, and a current certification, with shifts including weekends and 12-hour workdays.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential.
• Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients by taking vitals and documenting information into the EMR system.
• Collect patient demographics, medical history, and prescription information.
• Perform laboratory tests and collect laboratory specimens.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential

Associate’s degree in medical assisting

Job description

Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Georgetown, Novant Health Urgent Care center

Status: Full Time

Who Are We?

Part of the Novant Health family based in North Carolina, Novant Health Urgent Care (formerly Doctors Care) provides exceptional healthcare through our network of more than 50 urgent care centers and 20 physical therapy facilities across South Carolina. Our Columbia-based headquarters delivers non-medical management and administrative services to support these locations. For decades, we have been committed to delivering exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities throughout the Palmetto State.

Why Doctors Care? Here’s What We Offer!

• Competitive wages
• Eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Generous PTO
• 403(b)
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short term and Long‑term Disability
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Rewarding Careers
• Great working environment

What Are We Looking For?

NHUC is currently looking for a medical assistant to join our team who will prepare patients for their physician visit. The MA will prepare patients by taking vitals, documenting vital information from patients into the EMR system. They also assist with patient services duties at the front desk, take phone calls, update patient demographics and offer outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect patient demographics, medical history, prescription and pharmacy information and record them for the provider
• Recognize patient distress and notify the provider accordingly
• Collect laboratory specimens, including phlebotomy
• Perform laboratory tests
• Collect data and perform testing for occupational health clients
• Prepare and administer medications as delegated by a physician, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner
• Exhibit professional behavior and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers at all times
• Operate general office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Effectively utilize EMR software
• Support the provider by performing excellent patient care through effective communication
• Ensure all patient rooms and equipment are in working condition
• Provide coverage at other clinic locations within the region as requested and/or needed
• Other duties as assigned

Do You Have What It Takes?

A good candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program
• Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential
• Computer skills
• Basic medical terminology knowledge
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• Training in OSHA/HIPAA compliance
• Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts and weekends
• Willingness to work at other centers as needed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to reflect our mission, vision, and values through actions and conduct

An ideal candidate would also have:

• Associate’s degree in medical assisting