Certified Medical Assistant - Ortho Spine Care

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Lexington, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform clinical, administrative, and patient-care duties under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, documenting in medical records, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

Must graduate from an accredited medical assisting program and hold CMA or equivalent certification; prior relevant or military training is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES or recognized accrediting body).
• Completion of SC DoE Health Sciences program or equivalent.
• Military training in medical assisting is acceptable.
• DOL-approved medical assisting apprenticeship is acceptable.
• PHCI CMA Fast Track CMA program is acceptable.
• Tennessee accreditation of medical assisting program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative, and clerical duties under physician supervision.
• Prepares patients and rooms; records vital signs, chief complaints, medications, allergies.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered and with competency.
• Documents in the medical record and communicates with payors regarding forms and scheduling.
• Provides patient education and safety information; assists with office-based procedures and tests.
• Completes insurance forms, scheduling, pre-authorization, and billing tasks; handles referrals and registrations.

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited medical assisting program

Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Program (SC DoE)

U.S. Military medical assisting program

U.S. DOL-approved Registered Apprenticeship for Medical Assisting

PHCI CMA Fast Track Certified Medical Assistant program

Tennessee accredited medical assisting program preferred

Job description

Prisma Health in Lexington, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to perform clinical, administrative, and patient-care duties under physician supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, documenting in medical records, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

Must graduate from an accredited medical assisting program and hold CMA or equivalent certification; prior relevant or military training is acceptable.