Certified Medical Assistant, FT, Georgetown

Novant Health Urgent Cares; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

Eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Employer-matched 403(b)

Job summary

Novant Health Urgent Care is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Georgetown center in South Carolina. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing patients for physician visits, collecting medical histories, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must have a high school diploma, completion of an accredited program, and a certification as a Medical Assistant. The position is full-time, offering competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an Accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Trained in OSHA/HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient demographics and medical history.
• Prepare and administer medications as delegated.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to reflect mission, vision, and values

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of an Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

Novant Health Urgent Care provides exceptional healthcare through our network of urgent care centers and physical therapy facilities across South Carolina. Non-medical management and administrative services for Novant Health Urgent Care are based in our Columbia, South Carolina office location. For decades, we have been committed to providing exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities throughout the Palmetto State.

Join Our Care Teams!

As the largest urgent care group in South Carolina, Novant Health Urgent Care (formerly Doctors Care) has served quality urgent and family care to communities across South Carolina for more than 40 years. We provide exceptional healthcare to patients of all ages and conditions, making it easy to get the right care, right away.

Join our team of medical professionals and become a part of the preferred urgent care provider in South Carolina.

Novant Health Urgent Care centers are open evenings and weekends. They are staffed by licensed physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, certified medical assistants, laboratory technicians, registered radiographic technologists, and administrative support staff.

The Best Place for Care. The Best Place to Work.

Why choose a career at Novant Health Urgent Care?

Quality patient care is at the center of our mission, and we are dedicated to providing the same care for our employees.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with PPO and HDHP plan options
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-matched 403(b)
• Free urgent care visits with PPO insurance
• Employer-matched HSA
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO package
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Numerous opportunities for career growth

We are always looking for passionate, talented individuals to join our care teams.

Apply today and take a step towards a rewarding career with Novant Health Urgent Care.

Position:Certified Medical Assistant, FT, Georgetown

Location: Georgetown

Georgetown, SC

Job Id:8740

# of Openings:1

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 Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• 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. MA’s 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 taking phone calls, updating patient demographics and offering outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects patient demographics, medical history, prescription and pharmacy information and records it for the provider.
• Recognizes patient distress and notifies the provider accordingly.
• Collect laboratory specimens, including phlebotomy
• Performs laboratory tests
• Performs data collection and testing for occupational health clients
• Prepares and administers medications as delegated by a physician, physician assistant and nurse practitioner.
• Exhibits professional behavior and provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers at all times.
• Operates general office equipment such as personal computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to effectively utilize EMR software.
• Supports provider by performing excellent patient care through effective communication.
• Ensure all patient rooms and equipment are in working condition.
• Provides 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 bring with them:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an Accredited Medical Assisting Program
• Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant
• Basic medical terminology
• Trained in OSHA/HIPAA compliance
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts and weekends
• Willing 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.