Certified Medical Assistant - McLeod Primary Care Carolina Forest 1 - FT

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to work closely with physicians, performing direct patient care, preparing for examinations, and assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures.

The role includes administering medications, educating patients, scheduling appointments, handling telephone consultations, maintaining clean exam rooms, managing supplies, and contributing to QA projects in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited CMA program.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and assessment with physicians, including taking history and observing data.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Schedule appointments and handle telephone consultations.
• Maintain clean, well-equipped examination rooms and manage medical supplies.
• Contribute to departmental QA projects and support team goals.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Medical Assistant working closely with physicians, you'll assess patient needs through history, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data. This includes performing direct patient care, preparing patients for examinations, and conducting specialized tests and procedures. Your role involves administering medications, providing patient education, scheduling appointments, and handling telephone consultations. Beyond nursing duties, you'll ensure clean and well-equipped examination rooms, manage medical supplies, and contribute to departmental QA projects. Your commitment to continuous learning and teamwork fosters a positive practice environment and supports multifaceted responsibilities.

Essential Functions

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Medical Assistant working closely with physicians, you'll assess patient needs through history, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data. This includes performing direct patient care, preparing patients for examinations, and conducting specialized tests and procedures. Your role involves administering medications, providing patient education, scheduling appointments, and handling telephone consultations. Beyond nursing duties, you'll ensure clean and well-equipped examination rooms, manage medical supplies, and contribute to departmental QA projects. Your commitment to continuous learning and teamwork fosters a positive practice environment and supports multifaceted responsibilities.

Required Education/Experience

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited CMA program.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must be Registered or State Certified as a Medical Assistant with accrediting board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

We are an equal opportunity employer.