Certified Medical Assistant II — Patient Care & Procedures

100 Georgetown Hospital System; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care within Tidelands Health, the region's largest not-for-profit health system in coastal South Carolina.

This role supports medical and nursing staff in examinations and treatments, manages patient flow, and may handle prior authorizations and referrals to ensure clinic operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of related customer facing experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Computer knowledge, required.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, visitors, and clinical staff.
• Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam rooms, prepare patients for exams.
• Perform and document vital signs.
• Assist with procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician’s authorization.
• Perform EKGs.
• Use CPR skills when required.
• Draw blood.
• Provide patient education on office policies, medications, disease management, and home care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer knowledge

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA certifications (NHA/AMT/NCCT/AAMA)

Job description

The Medical Assistant, Certified functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care within Tidelands Health, the region's largest not-for-profit health system in coastal South Carolina.

This role supports medical and nursing staff in examinations and treatments, manages patient flow, and may handle prior authorizations and referrals to ensure clinic operations run smoothly.