Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

US Pediatric Partners; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pediatric Partners in Charleston, SC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering high‑quality patient care. You will escort patients, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms and assist during patient exams.

Requirements include active RMA/CMA and CPR certification, pediatric practice experience preferred, and familiarity with EMR systems; strong communication, independence, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RMA/CMA certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong decision-making and time management.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Instruct patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist the physician during exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Maintain logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temps, emergency medications, expired meds, oxygen, sterilization fluids).
• Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RMA/CMA

CPR certification

Pediatric experience

EMR experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Tools

EMR software

General office software

Job description

Description

Assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

Job Tasks

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Instructs patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Assists the physician during patient exams.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by the physician.
• Performs blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings.
• Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties. (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes all mandatory training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Quality and Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
• Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, physicians and employees.
• Considers patient and employee safety. Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
• Respects and considers patient rights to privacy and complies with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates professionally and appropriately at all times.
• Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives.
• Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.

Accountability and Productivity

• Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must have active RMA/CMA.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.

Machines & Equipment Used

• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, personal computer.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids may be required.
• May at times work under stressful situations.
• Handicapped accessible.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and ability to verbally communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.

Direct Reports

• None