Certified Medical Assistant – Orthopedics Care Specialist

Prisma Health; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Lexington, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician, APRN, or PA. Responsibilities include patient prep, vital signs, medication administration, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have completed a SC-accredited medical assistant program or PHCI CMA Fast Track, with certification options like CMA/RMA/CCMA.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a medical assisting education program accredited by CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent.
• SC Dept of Education-approved Health Sciences program completion.
• Military training in medical assisting.
• US DOL-approved CMA apprenticeship completion.
• Employer-led training aligned with a recognized certification exam.
• Completion of Prisma Health Certification Institute CMA Fast Track.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties as directed by the physician within training scope.
• Prepares patients for examinations, records vital signs and chief complaints, and pends orders for physician signature.
• Assists physician with examinations, tests, procedures, and minor office-based procedures; documents in medical records.
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as ordered, following competency demonstration.

Education

SC-accredited medical assisting program

Career & Technical Education Health Sciences Program (SC)

Military medical assisting training

US DOL-Approved Medical Assisting Apprenticeship

Employer-led health care training aligned with national certification

PHCI CMA Fast Track program

Job description

Prisma Health in Lexington, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a physician, APRN, or PA. Responsibilities include patient prep, vital signs, medication administration, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

Qualified candidates will have completed a SC-accredited medical assistant program or PHCI CMA Fast Track, with certification options like CMA/RMA/CCMA.