Certified Medical Assistant - Full-Time, Float, and PRN

HopeHealth, Inc.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HopeHealth, Inc. is seeking compassionate Medical Assistants to support providers, manage patient intake, vital signs, and lab work in a busy clinical setting. You will help ensure smooth patient flow and accurate documentation while building trusting relationships with patients.

The successful candidate will hold a High School Diploma or GED, CMA/RMA certification, and BLS, with strong communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical provider with evaluation, treatment, patient intake, vital signs, diagnostics, and lab work.
• Assist with medication refills when needed.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow and exam room turnover.
• Maintain neat, stocked work area and accurate charting.
• Record data entry for reporting and scheduling.
• Communicate effectively with patients and teammates.
• Provide patient education and support for immunizations when applicable.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication

Multitasking

Policies procedures regulations

EMR systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

2 years physician office

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Compassion for patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA or RMA certification

BLS certification

Job description

At HopeHealth, our Medical Assistants are an essential part of the patient care experience. They help create a welcoming environment, support providers with quality clinical care, and ensure patients feel valued and cared for every step of the way. From assisting with procedures to building trusted relationships with patients, our Medical Assistants make a lasting impact each day.

We’re looking for compassionate, dependable Medical Assistants who are passionate about helping others and thrive in a team-oriented environment. At HopeHealth, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a commitment to excellence, compassion, and community care.

Overview Of The Position

The Medical Assistant is an essential member of the patient center medical home team. The Medical Assistant is responsible for coordination of care between the patient and medical provider, while helping support the clinical team with effective and efficient delivery of health care services.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school
• National CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification required
• BLS certification required

Required Skills / Abilities

• Maintain current general medical knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and guest.
• Ability to take initiative and handle various task simultaneously
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols
• Knowledge of data bases (ex: EMR systems)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Familiar with medication names and usage
• Medical terminology
• At least two years of experience in a physician’s office
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Compassion for patients

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct reports

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the medical provider in the evaluation and treatment of clients to include patient intake, taking and recording of vital signs, diagnostic procedures, and lab work.
• Assist with medication refills when needed
• Facilitates efficient patient flow and room turnover
• Keeps work area neat, tidy, and well supplied.
• Stocks exam room with supplies daily
• Performs data entry task for reporting purposes
• Responds to phone calls in timely manner
• Performs practice specific duties in accordance with recommended guidelines
• Participation in training opportunities to enhance knowledge such as conferences, and continuing education/in-service events
• Utilizes data systems to assist with chart prep prior to patients appointment
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties
• Ability to understand and administer vaccines and immunizations to pediatric and/or adult patients.
• Effective communication with other healthcare entities, departments, and guest
• Manage and maintain medical records
• Schedule appointments
• Provide appropriate education to patient and/or patient’s family
• Ability to help in other offices when needed(may include travel)
• Helps maintain medical supply inventory
• Assist in training new medical assistants to the organization in the standard working procedures of HopeHealth
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Must have direct client contact. Must possess the ability to communicate in the dominant language of the geographic region. Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently. Vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits is required. Must have manual dexterity to key in data; utilize computer, grab, grip, hold, tear, cut, sort, and reach.