Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Scheduling

Tidelands Health; Pawleys Island (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (Certified) III to join our team. The role focuses on direct patient care within a busy health system, supporting physicians and nursing staff across multiple EMR platforms.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, vital signs, procedures assistance, medication administration with physician authorization, EKGs, and patient education. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of healthcare experience with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree or Medical Terminology course preferred.
• At least three (3) years of related customer facing healthcare experience with at least one (1) year scheduling or preregistering patients required.
• Computer knowledge required; strong interpersonal skills needed; good accuracy and attention to detail; ability to work independently.
• Phlebotomy skills and experience preferred.
• CMA/MA certifications (various) required within 30 days of hire; BLS certification required within 30 days; recertification every two years.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam rooms and prepare them for exams.
• Perform and document vital signs.
• Assist with procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician’s authorization.
• Perform EKGs.
• Use CPR when required.
• Draw blood.
• Educate patients on office policies, medications, disease management, home treatments and diets.
• Stock exam rooms, clean rooms and instruments, dispose of biohazard waste per OSHA standards, and maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent work

Phlebotomy skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or Medical Terminology course

Job description

Tidelands Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (Certified) III to join our team. The role focuses on direct patient care within a busy health system, supporting physicians and nursing staff across multiple EMR platforms.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, vital signs, procedures assistance, medication administration with physician authorization, EKGs, and patient education. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of healthcare experience with