Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Virtual Visits

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support primary care teams at East Cooper Family Practice.

The role involves direct patient care, rooming patients, recording vitals, documenting in EMR, and assisting with exams and routine procedures under physician supervision. Ideal candidates will hold CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA or ABR-OE credentials, demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assisting certification from one of CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA/ABR-OE is required (SC state guidelines).
• Clinical skills in patient assessment, vital signs, and documentation in EMR.
• Ability to travel to affiliated facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
• Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
• Troubleshoots issues and escalates problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
• Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.
• Maintains clinical and administrative skills per departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Travels to other facilities for providers or adjusts hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the practice manager as needed.
• Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Multitask

Strong oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

ABR-OE recognition

Job description

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support primary care teams at East Cooper Family Practice.

The role involves direct patient care, rooming patients, recording vitals, documenting in EMR, and assisting with exams and routine procedures under physician supervision. Ideal candidates will hold CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA or ABR-OE credentials, demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinic environment.