Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

Tandemhealthsc; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandemhealthsc in Sumter, South Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support Adult Medicine. You will obtain vital signs, record patient history, prepare patients for exams, and assist with procedures in a busy clinic.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited medical assisting program, and current CMA certification approved by SC boards. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, another U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency, a SC Department of Education-approved Health Sciences Program, a U.S. military medical assisting program, a Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship Program, or an employer-sponsored medical assisting training program aligned with a nationally accredited certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and patient history.
• Prepare patients and assist with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed and within scope of practice.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Provide basic wound care and monitor patient status.
• Communicate results to patients per provider direction.
• Assist with patient and family education for continuation of care.
• Assist with precepting new clinical employees and CMA students.
• Document all care in the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Follow infection control policies.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the healthcare provider or supervisor.

Job description

Tandemhealthsc in Sumter, South Carolina seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support Adult Medicine. You will obtain vital signs, record patient history, prepare patients for exams, and assist with procedures in a busy clinic.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited medical assisting program, and current CMA certification approved by SC boards. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.