Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse, FT, Sumter

Novant Health Urgent Cares; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Incentive Pay Program

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Generous PTO

Health Reimbursement Account

403(b) with 100% vested match

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Whole and Term Life Insurance

Great working environment

Job summary

Novant Health Urgent Cares in Sumter is looking for a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time position. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, taking vital signs, performing lab tests, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, be a Certified Medical Assistant, and possess good communication skills. The role offers competitive wages, generous PTO, and benefits like a 403(b) retirement plan and health reimbursement account.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an Accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient demographics, medical history, prescription, and pharmacy information.
• Recognizes patient distress and notifies the provider.
• Collects laboratory specimens including phlebotomy.
• Prepares and administers medications as delegated by a physician.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Effective verbal and written communication skills

OSHA/HIPAA compliance trained

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of an Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Current Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position:Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse, FT, Sumter

Location: Sumter

Sumter, SC

Job Id:8754

# of Openings:1

Title:Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Sumter Novant Health Urgent Care

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 Novant Health? Here’s What We Offer!

• Competitive wages with annual market data review
• Incentive Pay Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• UpToDate Subscription
• Generous PTO
• 403(b) with 100% vested match
• 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, documents vital information from patient into 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 administer 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 work12 hourshifts 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.