Certified Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Clinical Support

Medical University of South Carolina; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I to support outpatient clinic operations. Under supervision, you will assist in examinations, measure vital signs, prepare rooms, and document patient information to ensure smooth visit flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, triaging basic needs, assisting with procedures, and reinforcing patient education while adhering to OSHA, DHEC, and UMA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary.
• Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA.
• Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment.
• Observes, records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances.
• Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant I to support outpatient clinic operations. Under supervision, you will assist in examinations, measure vital signs, prepare rooms, and document patient information to ensure smooth visit flow.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, triaging basic needs, assisting with procedures, and reinforcing patient education while adhering to OSHA, DHEC, and UMA guidelines.