Certified Medical Assistant – Pediatrics & IM

Prisma Health; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Duncan, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and office/clerical duties. Day shift, on-site, with responsibilities ranging from preparing patients and rooms to assisting with exams and immunizations.

Required training programs include CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited medical assisting education, SC Health Sciences program, or military/DOL/PHCI pathways, with CMA certification preferred. No prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Education: completion of medical assistant training program as listed (CAAHEP/ABHES, SC CTE, military, DOL apprenticeship, employer-led training, PHCI CMA).
• Education: in Tennessee, completion of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Certification: CMA (AAMA); RMA (AMT); CCMA (NHA); NCMA (NCCT); NRCMA (NAHP); or RMA (ARMA) per job requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical, technical, administrative and clerical duties under physician oversight.
• Obtains patient chief complaints, medications, vital signs, pain screening and allergies; documents in medical record.
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms and assists with examinations, tests and office-based procedures.
• Administers medications and immunizations as ordered and demonstrates competency.
• Documents data and care in patient medical record; handles pre-authorization and scheduling tasks.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs

Patient education

EMR documentation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited medical assisting program

South Carolina Health Sciences program (CTE)

US Military medical assisting program

DOL-approved CMA apprenticeship

Employer-led training aligned with cert exam

PHCI Fast Track CMA program

Job description

Prisma Health in Duncan, SC seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient care and office/clerical duties. Day shift, on-site, with responsibilities ranging from preparing patients and rooms to assisting with exams and immunizations.

Required training programs include CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited medical assisting education, SC Health Sciences program, or military/DOL/PHCI pathways, with CMA certification preferred. No prior experience required.